TASCHEN Baroque by Hermann Bauer, Andreas Prater, Ingo F. Walther. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 96 pages. From dramatically-lit paintings to elaborate, gilded interiors, the Baroque era introduced a new dimension to Western art. In place of the harmonious perspectives and elegant proportions of the Renaissance came a world of momentum, energy, and heightened spectacle. The style influenced many forms and disciplines between the 16th and 18th century, infusing painting, sculpture, architecture, and music with a direct, often emotive, appeal to the audience. This book contains: Approximately 100 color illustrations with explanatory captions A detailed, illustrated introduction plus a timeline of the most important political, cultural, and social events that took place during that period. A selection of the most important works of the epoch, each presented on a two-page spread with a full-page image and accompanying interpretation, as well as a portrait and brief biography of the artist.