Comparing Regions

The Baroque movment period is discussed in depth. Within that movement, there were varying implications to the art in regions of Italy, Spain, and Northern Europe. 

Examine these three regions during the Baroque period. Using the questions art historians ask and the words that art historians use, what are some key similarities and differences between the three regions in terms of media (materials), methods, and subjects? Why might these differences between regions exist?  

Your initial post must be at least 200 words in length.

Questions art historians asked

   WHAT IS ITS SUBJECT, WHO MADE IT?  WHO PAID FOR IT? HOW OLD IS IT

art historians use 

FORM AND COMPOSITION, MATERIAL AND TECHNIQUE,LINE, COLOR. TEXTURE,  SPACE, MASS, AND VOLUME, PERSPECTIVE AND FORESHORTENING