Baroque emphasizes dramatic, exaggerated movement and clear, easy-to-interpret detail, which is a far cry from Surrealism, to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur.
The term Baroque, derived from the Portuguese 'barocco' meaning 'pearl or irregular stone', is a movement in art and architecture developed in Europe from the early 17th century to the mid 18th century. Baroque emphasizes dramatic, exaggerated movement and clear, easy-to-interpret detail, which is a far cry from Surrealism, to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur.