ToccataAndFugue

Music & Painting (Part 3): Baroque Light, Contrast, and Ornament

The Baroque era embraced drama. Through movement, contrast, and rich detail, artists and musicians created works filled with emotion, tension, and transformation.One of the defining features of Baroque painting is chiaroscuro—the use of strong contrasts between light and shadow. Light guides the viewer's attention, while darkness adds depth and intensity,...