“巴洛克”一词源出西班牙文,意为不规则形的珠子,被移用于艺术,则是指十七世纪流行于意大利、并传播于全欧洲的一种艺术风格。这一风格与文艺复兴时期的区别,在于它不象后者那样具有宁静、和谐、合理和清晰的特点,而强调自由、放纵的精神和富丽、纤巧的调子。巴洛克的艺术家们善于运用戏剧性的表现手法来塑造形象。他们多着眼于较强的动感、装饰的意味和螺旋般 The word “baroque” originated in Spanish, meaning irregularly shaped beads. It was diverted to art. It refers to an artistic style popular in Italy in the 17th century and spread throughout Europe. The difference between this style and the Renaissance is that it is not as peaceful, harmonious, rational and clear as the latter, but emphasizes the spirit of freedom, indulgence, and a rich, delicate tune. Baroque artists are good at using dramatic performance techniques to shape the image. They are more focused on strong dynamics, decorative features and spirals