Master’s Thesis at the University of Basrah Explores Manifestations of the Bourgeoisie in the Baroque and Rococo Periods
A master’s thesis at the College of Fine Arts, University of Basrah, investigated the manifestations of the bourgeoisie during the Baroque and Rococo eras — an analytical study.
The thesis, submitted by researcher Aya Ibrahim Abdul Sattar, aimed to reveal the class and social dimensions visually reflected in the themes, styles, and aesthetic compositions of the paintings.
The study included a critical analysis of the bourgeois class manifestations in the artworks of the Baroque and Rococo periods, regarded as two distinct eras in Western art history.
The thesis concluded that painting during the Baroque and Rococo periods was not neutral but rather served as a mirror reflecting the concept of the bourgeoisie as a new social force.
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