Many artists began experimenting with new styles of art throughout the Baroque era to the present day. These paintings and sculptures were famous for their detailed work and beauty of art. To define male beauty, these arts simplified the creativity of masculinity. For centuries, the art of male beauty has constantly changed and the depiction of men has become more feminine in many works of art. These changes in these works of art were caused by the increase in time that had passed and by events that caused people to associate these experiences with their masterpieces. It is especially known that artists love to express their emotions and show their imagination which can easily show the meanings in a visual display. By having a representation of each masterpiece, the work aimed at providing a visual vision of male beauty can primarily be found through paintings and sculptures that rotate through each era. During the Baroque era, artists created many paintings and sculptures associated with male beauty. In paintings, artists of this period had used imaginative shading styles and contexts, especially from a religious perspective. An example of male beauty is the portrait of Louis XIV created by Hycinthe Rigaud in 1701. It shows the beauty of how men dressed and looked before the modernized years. Like the women, they kept their hair long or wore powdered wigs. These men also wore tight pants and high heels. Although these men wore feminine clothing and had characteristic feminine features, they were known for showing off the beauty of men. In the painting, Rigaud had also included Louis XIV's sword and embroidered robe to show that he is also very masculine. Many men use...... middle of paper ...... by its detailed features and portrait-like views to make beauty easier to identify. During these periods, changes in philosophical and societal views were the reasons why these arts changed. Over time, these styles have shown the creativity and beauty of several works. Works Cited “Baroque”. Baroque (1600-1700). Np, and Web. March 5, 2014. “Château de Versailles”. Palace of Versailles. Np, and Web. March 5, 2014. .Poulet, Anne L. "Jean-Antoine Houdon: Sculptor of the Enlightenment, examples of images." Jean-Antoine Houdon. University of Chicago Press, nd Web. March 05. 2014. .