The document provides an overview of several major artistic periods and styles between the 16th and 18th centuries in Europe, including Mannerism, Baroque, and Rococo. [1] Mannerism emphasized style over substance and featured twisted figures. [2] Baroque art was characterized by bright colors, dramatic emotions, and grand themes as seen in the works of Bernini and Rubens. [3] Rococo emerged in the 18th century as a lighter and more delicate offshoot of Baroque featuring pastoral scenes and pastel colors.

1. Mannerism, Baroque, & Rococo

4. Parmigianino, The Madonna with Long Neck , 1535

8. Bernini Apollo and Daphne 1622

9. Bernini Ecstasy of St. Theresa 1647

10. Bernini David 1623

12. Rubens The Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus 1618

13. Rubens The Massacre of the Innocents 1636

15. Carvaggio David with the Head of Goliath 1605

17. Velazquez Las Meninas (the Maids of Honor) 1656

18. Versailles

24. Jean-Honore Fragonard The Swing 1767

25. Francois Boucher The Toilette of Venus 1751