The Baroque style emerged in the 17th century and is known for its drama, emotion, movement, and grandeur.

It was closely associated with the Catholic Counter-Reformation, as the Church used its powerful and dramatic style to inspire faith and awe.

Baroque painters like Caravaggio are known for their intense use of light and shadow ('tenebrism'), while Peter Paul Rubens is known for his dynamic and colorful compositions.

The sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a master of the Baroque, creating dramatic and emotive works like his 'Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.'

Baroque architecture, such as the Palace of Versailles, is characterized by its opulence, grandeur, and massive scale.

The Rococo style developed in France in the early 18th century as a lighter, more decorative evolution of the Baroque.

Rococo art is characterized by pastel colors, playful and often frivolous themes of aristocratic leisure and love, and ornate, curving lines.

Rococo interiors were known for their elegant and elaborate decoration.

The style is associated with the French aristocracy in the period before the French Revolution.

While the Baroque was grand and powerful, the Rococo was intimate and charming.