Comparason Of Art from 1600 AD

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Comparison of the 3 Great Works of Art from 1600 AD

The period 1600AD saw the emergence of a new art style, the Baroque, which became as one of the greatest style in art history. It focuses on more realistic and emotionally charged themes and a good alternative to earlier mannerism style which uses unrealistic and exaggerated approach. There were also an increased in appreciation and imitation of Greek and Roman literature, art, and architecture which known to be the classicism style. Both the Baroque and Classicism movement brought about some of the greatest artist and works of art in the art history, especially in painting. Among them are: The Calling of St. Mathew by Italian painter Caraggavio, The Elevation of the Cross by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, The Funeral of Phocion by French artist Nicolas Poussin.

The Calling of St. Mathew was one of the famous works of Caravaggio in Baroque style. It tells the story of the summoning of Levi (St. Mathew’s name before he was converted) to become one of the Disciples of Christ. In the painting, Levi was counting on his tax collection with his four assistance. Surprised by the intrusion and perhaps dazzled by the sudden light from the just-opened door, Levi draws back and gestures toward himself with his left hand as if to say, "Who, me?", his right hand remaining on the coin he had been counting before Christ's entrance. It utilizes the fundamentally static medium of painting to convey characteristic human indecision after a challenge or command and before reaction.(Caravaggio). The dark and urgent nature of his paintings at this time must have reflected Caravaggio's desperate state of mind. Orphaned at age 11, he had many encounters with the law during his stay in Rome. He was imprisoned for several assaults and for killing an opponent after a disputed score in a game of court tennis( Caravaggio). Despite His bad reputation, he was to be co...