Baroque

the history of music in the 17th century, 1600 to 1750, is known as the “Baroque period”. The term “baroque” is derived from the Portuguese barroco, or “oddly shaped pearl” (baroque.org). It may seem strange to compare the musical masterpieces we have today to an imperfect pearl, something that does not fit the mold and has unique lines and characteristics, but the musical arrangements are just that. The music from the baroque period is not one exclusive style, or type of music, but diverse, masterpieces

- Baroque was not only a style of music but also a type of architecture and paintings - The baroque period went on from around 1600-1750 - Some famous composers include Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Monteverdi, Pachelbel, Corelli, Couperin, A. Scarlatti, D. Scarlatti and Rameau - Baroque is a type of classical music - Baroque music usually has many different melodies or tunes that are all different but all intertwine together - Some people say that the Baroque era was when orchestra was born into the world

Neoclassic vs Baroque The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis David is Neoclassic art style. The painting shows Socrates, condemned to death, calm and at peace, discussing the immortality of the soul. Surrounded by his grieving friends and students, he is teaching and philosophizing. His wife was dismissed to the hallway to grieve due to her weakness. Plato is depicted as an old man seated at the foot of the bed. Socrates has the body of a young athlete, as well as others in the painting

Lane---Sofonisba Anguissola (Renaissance) and Artemisia Gentileschi(Baroque) The renaissance began in Italy from the 14th to the 16th century, and was followed by the baroque period which roughly was between 16th to 17th century, each revolutionized the period prior. This is perfectly represented by two very different and yet very similar artists: Sofonisba Anguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi. Though one more so paved-the-way for the other, there connection appears to have nearly materialized out

THE BAROQUE AGE Social and Cultural Background      Baroque is a term borrowed from the visual arts and one that is used in many different senses. The Baroque Era applies to the years between 1600 and 1750. The most famous composers of this time were Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and Teleman.      Politically it was an age of magnificent absolute Monarch’s. The most magnificent of all was Louis XIV of France. Louis ruled from 1634 until 1713. During this

The Baroque era existed between 1600-1750, it was an era of freedom in composition, improvisation, drama and urgency which was present in many aspects throughout the era.Historical event took place,  such as the thirty year war which occurred between the years 1618-1648, the discovery of New York by Henry Hudson in 1626, building of St. Peter's square in 1656 and the ruling of different kings in this time period. Through the work of Bach,Vivaldi and Handel, the Roman Catholic Church, dramatic aspects

Baroque art is an art form that emerged during the 1600- 1750. It is depicted as weird or bizarre due to its turbulence and irrationality nature. Baroque art entails different types of art like paintings for example, Christ Wearing the Crown of Thorns, Psyche Watching Amor Sleep, The Suicide of Lucretia, etc., sculptures for example, The Rape of Proserpine, The Merciful Christ, The Abduction of Proserpine, etc., and architecture for example, Marble Court, St Paul's Cathedral, Staircase for Augustusburg

Go for Baroque Sheela Lewis ARTS 340 - Exploration of Western Classical Music March 3, 2014 Steven Kennedy Go for Baroque The Baroque musical period occurred throughout Europe from 1600 to 1750. The compositions during this period had certain characteristics. Some of these characteristics included unity of mood, continuity of rhythm and melody, and most compositions, in the middle to late Baroque period, included polyphonic textures (Kamien, 2011). Many musicians, such as Johann Sebastian

The Baroque era's name Baroque, meaning "exaggerated", "abnormal", or even "bizarre", cultivated some of the most revolutionary music and ideas in the timeline of composition itself. It's image, ranging from destitution and lavishness as shown through the period's art and political and economic being, has set this era apart in time through evolution and exploration. The culture and politics surrounding this era and the techniques and methods created are keys to understanding the baroque era and

has been broken up into different time periods, each unique due to the influences of the time. The Baroque period began in the 1600s where artists such as Caravaggio and Bernini began experimenting with dramatic colors, light and darkness, and dramatics to tell stories. Michelangelo, while contributing to the art scene during the Renaissance period, was a large influence in the creation of the Baroque style. The ever-changing styles of art invent new periods with distinct artists that challenge each