It is often linked to the artistic "populism" of the CounterÂ­Reformation, exemplified by "grand" history paintings.
A major scholar of this era and director of the Courtauld Institute for thirty years was revealed to be an exÂ­Soviet spy by Margaret Thatcher. The study of patronage in painting was kickÂ­started by a book about this era by Francis Haskell. This era, which was studied by Anthony Blunt, was largely rehabilitated byHeinrich WÃ¶lfflin, whose Principles of Art History narrates its development as a move to "painterly" style and "relative clarity." This term was originally derisive, coming from a term for a (*) misshapen pearl. Opera originated in this era. In music and architecture, this style was characterized by a profusion of ornaments. It is often linked to the artistic "populism" of the CounterÂ­Reformation, exemplified by "grand" history paintings. This style was pioneered by Bernini and Caravaggio. For 10 points, give this general term for art of the 17th century. 
A major scholar of this era and director of the Courtauld Institute for thirty years was revealed to be an exÂ­Soviet spy by Margaret Thatcher.
Baroque 