Barroco

El arte barroco se desarrolla entre los siglos XVII y XVIII. El arte será el vehículo de propaganda tanto de la Iglesia de la Contrarreforma, como de los Estados absolutistas o de la burguesía protestante. En el barroco la figura humana se alza como objeto decisivo del arte, pero no en su forma idealizada, sino en cualquier aspecto, ya sea este bello o feo, sublime o cotidiano. En el barroco podemos distinguir tres períodos: temprano o primitivo, de 1580 a 1630, pleno, de 1630 a 1680, y tardío

Baroque “is a French variant of the Portuguese barroco, meaning an irregular, and therefore imperfect, pearl.” (Adams 333) Baroque originally began in Rome and prospered between 1590-1720 and was prevalent in in painting, sculpture, and architecture. Baroque artwork reflected the religious and political tensions of the time and was heavily influenced by the desire of the Catholic church in Rome. In relation to the meaning of the term Baroque “Baroque tended to be relatively unrestrained overtly emotional

Francois Couperin and baroque ornamentation The understanding of very specific features from the Baroque period requires a more general approximation to get there. Why a culture starts to disappear and another one to grow? For this kind of question there are just inconclusive answers. Bukofzer distinguished three major periods, though he acknowledged that they did not coincide in different countries: 1580-1630, early baroque; 1630-80, middle Baroque; 1680-1730, late Baroque. Clercx pushed the beginning

their unique talents contributed to the Baroque art period in different ways. The 16th and 17th century consisted of Baroque art, in everything from paintings, statues and architecture. The term was thought to have derived from the portugese word "barroco" which meant "irregularly shaped pearl." It was orginally used to criticise something, so anything that looked unusual or preposterous was considered Baroque. Baroque art was dynamic, emotionally intense, naturalistic

Individuals possess varied perspectives of a vicinity and John Berger emphasises how “we only see what we look at. To look is an act of choice.” History affects one’s interpretation of the present and one’s sense of sight may differ due to the era they are in. One’s perceptual ideologies of images can be limited or as vast as their appreciation for an image and their individuality. The term ‘scopic regime’ can be defined as a conflicting ground that originates from the disparity of visual subcultures

A significantly large time period in 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

thought of sounds. Their musical legacy is still recognized today, and is a treasured discovery of outstanding compositions being reiterated with every performance of them. Baroque which came from the French word barroque and the Portuguese word barroco

thought of sounds. Their musical legacy is still recognized today, and is a treasured discovery of outstanding compositions being reiterated with every performance of them. Baroque which came from the French word barroque and the Portuguese word barroco originally

High Renaissance period. Baroque style of art was not always popular it has had a bad reputation since 18th century Neoclassicism as irregular, strange, or otherwise departing from conventional rules and sizes. Baroque come form the Portuguese word barroco which means imperfectly shaped pearl. It implemented a propagandistic stance in which art was to serve as a means of prolonging and rousing the public’s trust in the Catholic Counter Reformation Church; it quickly became the official art of the Church

Oddly-shaped pearl. Not a name most would associate automatically with music. Yet oddly-shaped pearl is exactly where the word baroque comes from. Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word barroco. This meaning is almost a foretelling of the unique music style of this period. Ranging from 1600 to 1750, a new style emerged. This one unlike the Renaissance period prior. The oddly-shaped pearl stormed Europe with musical style, instruments, composers, and life. First to have a new period of music