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Art and Architecture in the time of David Hume I. Baroque style As we move into the time of David Hume (1711-1776). We notice that the time leading up to his birth is dominated by the baroque style. A classic example of the Baroque style is the Cathedral of St. Paul in London England. Sir Christopher Wren completed St. Paul’s in 1710-1711. At the time it was completed Wren faced many critics on his work. People did not like his new cathedral. The cathedral burnt to the ground in the Great fire of London in 1666. People liked the old cathedral and it took some time to warm up to. Now it is the most famous and most raved about cathedral in the world. II. Rococo Style As we get into the 18th century we see a French designer Pierre Lepautre introduce the rococo style. The word rococo comes from the French word rocaille, “ rock work”. Its style is based on arabesques, shells,