<human>:  What are the general characteristics of the Baroque period?
<bot>: The Baroque period was characterized by dramatic, theatrical, and grandiose styles of art, music, architecture, and literature. Common features include ornate ornamentation, exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail. The period was marked by the use of vibrant colors and strong contours, and the celebration of the senses and exuberant emotions. Music of the period was often characterized by dynamic, abrupt changes in volume and rhythm and the presence of complex counterpoint. Additionally, Baroque literature was often marked by the use of complex rhetorical devices, as well as intense emotion.