Works of art with an ornate/elaborate aesthetic might have intricate yet organized compositions, with a wide range of orchestrated colors, objects, and/or characters.

Artists might manifest an ornate/elaborate aesthetic in a piece because it suits their temperament, or the artist might choose this aesthetic as a reflection of the characters or settings being portrayed. An ornate/elaborate aesthetic might also be adopted to make a piece suitable for a setting that demands something baroque.

Featured: Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema.