Q.1- Who art the best artists of Baroque?

Caravaggio
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Rembrandt
Peter Paul Rubens
Diego Velázquez

These are some best artists of this art style wherein Caravaggio is very renowned for his artwork then Gian Lorenzo Bernini comes with his unique style. 

Both Caravaggio and Gian Lorenzo Bernini are counted among the pioneers of this art style during this time.

Besides them, Rembrandt has also given a significant contribution to this art. The paintings of Peter Paul Rubens is also very beautiful. And the depictions of Diego Velázquez are a little bit different from mainstream paintings.

In a nutshell, Caravaggio and Gian Lorenzo Bernini are the artists of Baroque  whose paintings are used commercially. 

And the paintings of Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens also remain in high demand in the advertisement industry.

But if you are an art lover and your budget is less then you should prefer the painting of Diego Velázquez.

Q.2- Which are the best paintings of Baroque?

Las Meninas
The Night Watch
The Art of Painting
The Jewish Bride
Death of the Virgin (Caravaggio)

“Las Meninas” is one of the most important artworks of Baroque  which remains in high demand in the advertisement industry.

And “The Night Watch” is the second painting that comes in this category, the beauty of “Las Meninas” and “The Night Watch” is still intact.

Along with these paintings, “The Art of Painting” and “The Jewish Bride” are also known for their beauty. If you see “The Art of Painting” , it is unique in comparison with other pictures of Baroque.

Overall, these all paintings have been made during the Baroque movement. The artist of “The Jewish Bride” had also made this painting during this art movement.

Q.3- If I am a student then what should I know about this art style?

If you are an art student then you should know the following things.

Contents:-

• Origin of the word
• Architecture: origins and characteristics
  • Italian Baroque architecture
  • Spanish Baroque architecture
  • Central Europe and Rococo (1740s–1770s)
  • French Baroque or Classicism
  • Russian Baroque
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Music and ballet
  • Composers and examples
• Theatre
• Gardens
• End of the style, condemnation and academic rediscovery
• Italian Baroque
• Spanish Baroque

Indeed, these things would help you in making a good grasp over the content of the Baroque movement.

Q.4- Who is considered the Father of Baroque?

There is no fixed answer because, in the journey of Baroque movement, we see many artists and their paintings in the renaissance of the Baroque movement which played a pivotal role. 

Therefore naming any individual would be insulting other artists.

But if we see the history of Baroque movement, then we can give some artists’ name such as Caravaggio, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens and Diego Velázquez.

Because their contribution to the renaissance of Baroque is huge, these are counted among elite class in the history of this art movement.

Q.5- What is Baroque and what are the best examples of it?

Definition of Baroque 

Catholic Church had given patronage to this art style to counter the Austerity and simplicity of Protestant art, music, and architecture. Artists of this art style use deep color to depict exuberant detail on the wall.

Examples of Baroque