In the history of Western art, the Baroque period, which emerged after the Renaissance, deeply influenced continental Europe both intellectually and artistically. This transitional period, which played an important role in the development of 18th-century Enlightenment rationalism, not only changed the artistic perspective but also shaped the outlook on life. As a period that embraced improvised excitement over rule-bound monotony, sudden human emotions, the ambiguity of life, and contemplating its enigmatic end, the Baroque stands out with interesting and colorful painters, architects, and sculptors: Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Ribera, Bernini, Maderno…

Baroque: Painting and Sculpture Art examines in detail the place of the Baroque period in the painting and sculpture tradition of continental Europe. It traces the traces of the seventeenth century through art history, specifically in Italy, the Netherlands, France, and Spain, and provides information about the interactions between these lands. The book, authored by Nilüfer Öndin, also touches upon the nuances of artists and their works varying by region, offering readers the opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of the Baroque period specifically within Western art.

Thanks to its content, enriched with images of paintings and sculptures where light and shadow are prominent, figures and objects are freed from sharp edges and almost melt into each other, and sometimes evoke a sense of incompleteness, this book offers an understandable, comprehensive, and informative resource for readers who want to understand Baroque culture, art, intellectual world, and even political relations.