THE PLOT AND DECORATIVENESS OF THE BAROQUE AND THE “GOLDEN AGE” OF DUTCH ART

Abstract

The article establishes that by revealing aspects of the plot and decorativeness of the Baroque and the "Golden Age" of Dutch art, we analyze the ethnocultural space of the 17th century. The aim of the article is to analyze the subject matter and decorativeness of the Baroque and "Golden Age" of Dutch art. The research methodology is based on the basic principles of general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, and generalization. The culturological approach makes it possible to interpret art as a cultural phenomenon. The axiological approach is based on the understanding of art as a cultural phenomenon that has a value status. Novelty of the work: the article analyzes for the first time the plot and decorativeness of art through the prism of the Baroque style and the "golden age" of Dutch painting. It is proven that the plot of Baroque is expressed in a complex of such characteristics as dynamism, emotionality, complex form of communication, allegory, contrast, emblematicity. It is stated that the works of fine art of the 17th century use the contrast of light and shadow in painting and dynamic poses and gestures in sculpture. Conclusions: Baroque works of art are characterized by lush decoration, decorativeness, complex and systematic composition, and a luxurious combination of colors and chiaroscuro. Baroque uses many symbols and allegories, adding depth and ambiguity to the plot; Baroque plots are mostly complex, built on contrasts: good – evil; earthly – heavenly. In Dutch art of the "Golden Age", such genres as still life, portraits, landscapes, and home interiors developed, while traditional spiritual, biblical, and historical subjects became secondary. For the first time, luxury items, flowers, food, and dishes became objects of reproduction in art; many panoramas of the countryside were created.