Baroque in the Vatican
Baroque in the Vatican
Throughout the ages, civilizations around the world have expressed themselves through various kinds of art such as dance, music, painting, and architecture. Styles of art vary from culture to culture, and over time each style evolves into something completely new. In the mid 1500’s, there was a change in culture that completely reshaped the European world. Known as the Renaissance, individuals persevered to recreate, and reinterpret the forgotten knowledge and accomplishments of the past. However, as time went on, culture began to change once again. What came out of the Renaissance was an extravagant style most commonly known as the Baroque. Unlike the Renaissance, which strived to meet realism in all its likeness, the Baroque was a hyperbole of reality, bringing in a major sense of theatricality through the synthesizing of various medias. The Baroque period finished what the Renaissance started, and evidence of this is found in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. It is regarded as one of the holiest sites in the world and is described as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom.” It uniquely displays both the Baroque fashion and foundations of the previous Renaissance. After Emperor Constantine officially recognized Christianity, he began the construction of the great basilica in the year of 324 AD in the exact location that it stands today. After its completion, several hundred years went by and in the 15th century, it was decided that the old basilica was to be rebuilt. Under the reign of Pope Julius II, reconstruction began on the current building in the year of 1506. During the Renaissance, esteemed artist Michelangelo became the main architect in 1546, when he designed the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. It is believed to be one of Michelangelo’s finest pieces of work, and unfortunately it was also one of his last. The great double dome is made of brick and rises to a total height of 448 ft from the floor of the
Throughout the ages, civilizations around the world have expressed themselves through various kinds of art such as dance, music, painting, and architecture. Styles of art vary from culture to culture, and over time each style evolves into something completely new. In the mid 1500’s, there was a change in culture that completely reshaped the European world. Known as the Renaissance, individuals persevered to recreate, and reinterpret the forgotten knowledge and accomplishments of the past. However, as time went on, culture began to change once again. What came out of the Renaissance was an extravagant style most commonly known as the Baroque. Unlike the Renaissance, which strived to meet realism in all its likeness, the Baroque was a hyperbole of reality, bringing in a major sense of theatricality through the synthesizing of various medias. The Baroque period finished what the Renaissance started, and evidence of this is found in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. It is regarded as one of the holiest sites in the world and is described as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom.” It uniquely displays both the Baroque fashion and foundations of the previous Renaissance. After Emperor Constantine officially recognized Christianity, he began the construction of the great basilica in the year of 324 AD in the exact location that it stands today. After its completion, several hundred years went by and in the 15th century, it was decided that the old basilica was to be rebuilt. Under the reign of Pope Julius II, reconstruction began on the current building in the year of 1506. During the Renaissance, esteemed artist Michelangelo became the main architect in 1546, when he designed the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. It is believed to be one of Michelangelo’s finest pieces of work, and unfortunately it was also one of his last. The great double dome is made of brick and rises to a total height of 448 ft from the floor of the