The Baroque Style Blog 7

 The baroque style roughly began at the close of the 16th c., 1600, and lasted in some areas until 1750. The Baroque style, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, began in Italy and quikly spread to the rest of Europe.The religious conflicts which had begun in the Renaissance with the Reformation and Counter Reformation continue well into the 17th c. The battle between the Catholic and Protestants launched wars, and divided a country - the Netherlands, became Catholic Flanders (current day Belgium) and Protestant Holland. The conflict between the Catholics and the Protestants had a great effect on art. The Catholics, through the efforts of the Counter-Reformation launched great building campaigns for churches, and their furnishings and decorations, especially in countries like Italy, Spain and Germany, and Flanders. A great demand for art occurred because of the rise of absolute monarchies, and thus grand courts, serving as hoopla and a statement of authority and power. Heavily influenced by Victorian and even Baroque styles, clothing items are most often embellished with ruffles, bustles and lace. Lolita fashion has a number of sub-styles including  The culture surrounding these trends in shopping venues are creatively themed and there are life style magazines just for Lolitas Characterised by luxury, drama and ornate detail, the style impacted upon all areas of art and design. In 2010 . This Art changed the style and fashoion drasstically of the teenagers in china.