It was a realist style.

The concept of beauty was very important.

It began in Italy.

Serenity and harmony characterised the subjects.

Movement and expression characterised the subjects.

Velazquez, Murillo and Zurbarán were the most important painters in this period.

It was closely linked to the Catholic church with many religious themes.

Artist were inspired by the classical mythology of Greek and roman art.

Human figures were painted with exaggerated gestures

Artists used light and share to dramatize the painting effect in this period.