Overview of the Baroque Period Flashcards
What was the Baroque era known as?
Age of magnificence, discovery, and self-confidence
When did the Baroque period take place?
1600 to 1750
Who discovered the circulation of blood?
Harvey
What did Sir Isaac Newton formulate?
The laws that work with modern physics?
What did Louis XIV of France say?
I am the STATE
What style/culture was created?
National/Regional Style and Culture
Germany remained…
Independent
Italy was…
Not a nation but a group of independent city states
England was…
Politically unstable
What was one of the biggest influencers of the Baroque period?
The Church
What was an important characteristic of the Baroque period?
Emotion Envoking
Who were some important world Leaders/Monarchs?
King Louis of France, Frederick the Great
What did the church want to evoke?
Connection to bible stories/the church
What ware some Characteristics of the Painter Caravaggio?
Realism, emotion evoking, highlighting sorrow
What ware some Characteristics of the Painter Guido Reni?
Simplicity, God-like, bright colour pallete
What ware some Characteristics of the Painter El Greco?
Elongates proportions, darker pallete, significant colours
What ware some Characteristics of the Painter Jan Vermeer?
Calm, Important Colours, Silence
What ware some Characteristics of the Painter Peter Paul Rubens?
Connected to the Church, Powerful emotions, colourful
What ware some Characteristics of the Painter Rembrandt?
Muted Colours, Stillness, Highlight of Emotion
What do Baroque Art and Music have in common?
Dramatic, Connected to the Church, Big Ideas/Changes
What was happening in the church?
Split by Protestants and Catholics
What were the two sources of financial support for composers?
The church and wealthy aristocrats
What was integrated into Baroque music as a result of the time?
Emotional Intensity
What Woodwinds were in the Baroque Orchestra?
Wooden flutes, Bassoon
What brass were in the Baroque Orchestra?
Natural Trumpets
What percussion were in the Baroque Orchestra?
Timpani, Harpsichord
What Strings were in the Baroque Orchestra?
Double Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Harpsichord
