this is what i have so far for my question about the relationship between Baroque style and the Counter Reformation.
"The Counter Reformation was an attempt by the Catholic Church to allure people back and to regain its former power. Art played a key role in this movement to beat out heresy and persuade people to return to the church. A style appeared that had dramatic style and dynamic movement;Baroque art. This was a style characterized by movement, vivid contrast, and emotional intensity"
but it still doesnt really tell the connection between them.
Was Baroque art used to help lure (not allure) people back to the Church? If so, that's the connection.
To develop a stronger connection between Baroque style and the Counter Reformation, you can highlight the specific ways in which Baroque art helped serve the goals of the Catholic Church during that period. Here's a revised version of your question:
"During the Counter Reformation, the Catholic Church sought to regain its influence and combat the spread of Protestantism. One significant tool employed by the Church was Baroque art, which served as a powerful means to promote Catholicism. How did the distinctive features of Baroque style—such as its dramatic movement, vivid contrast, and emotional intensity—contribute to the goals of the Counter Reformation and the Catholic Church's efforts to attract people back to the faith?"
By rephrasing your question in this way, you are now specifically asking how the characteristics of Baroque art related to the goals of the Counter Reformation, rather than just providing a general overview of both. This will allow for a more focused and detailed response.