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Written by a leading scholar seventeenth century art architecture 2 e is the only text on the market that introduces students to the three major art forms painting sculpture and architecture across six countries the text engagingly and effectively combines analytical discussions with an expansive collection of vivid illuminating illustrations that teach students the major developments . Written by a leading scholar seventeenth century art architecture 2 e is the only text on the market that introduces students to the three major art forms painting sculpture and architecture across six countries. Seventeenth century art and architecture ann sutherland harris no preview available 2008 common terms and phrases achievements altarpiece ancient annibale architecture arms artists beautiful became began bernini blue body buildings caravaggio cardinal ceiling central century chapel christ church clothes collection color commissions . In the 17th century classicism was most prevalent in france and england whereas baroque held sway in italy spain and northern europe where artists were also practicing a baroque style mixed with a new sense of realism and naturalism