Literature
important authors include Miguel de Cervantes (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha), John Milton (Paradise Lost), and John Donne (The Flea)
authors were interested in symbolism and metaphors
many future authors would look to the Baroque era for inspiration
Art & Architechture
art and architecture were often used for dramatic effect
"Baroque" artwork was described as "weird" or "odd"
artwork was diverse and centered around "naturalism" and "classicism"