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The Baroque Era, 2006.
A review of the Baroque era of music, art and architecture.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper takes a look at the era known as Baroque. This era was the time period between 1600 and 1750. The paper discusses how the Baroque era is generally associated with extravagant and ornamented art, music, architecture and styles. According to the paper, "Baroque" means "curious, odd, or strange" in French.
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"Baroque music was the period of musical styles that preceded the Classical Music Era, and followed the music of the Renaissance. The majority of what people today will refer to as "Classical Music" actually originated during the Baroque period. Composers from this period include J.S. Bach, George Friedrich Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, and Claudio Monteverdi, some of the most commonly known "household names" in Classical Music. Important innovations were made in music of this time period, such as music theory, diatonic tonality, and the development of imitative counterpoint (Wikipedia "Baroque Music"), so while the music of this era, like the visual art, is known for its ornamental showmanship, it is also vitally important to the development of serious Western music. Like Renaissance music, Baroque music uses a lot of polyphony and counterpoint, but in the Baroque era these same concepts were used in a different way as " the order of these consonances becomes important, for they begin to be felt as chords in a hierarchical, functional tonal scheme." (Wikipedia "Baroque Music") The role of ornamentation increased during the Baroque era and then diminished come the following Classical Era, and the role of the counterpoint which was important during the Baroque Era was also faded out when the Classical Era began. Vocal soloists, dramatic music expression, opera, clear and linear melody, development to modern Western tonality using major and minor scales, and homophony are among other features that typify the music of the Baroque era. Music was also an integral part of theater -- such as the introduction and popularity of opera -- and dance which were popular during the Baroque Era."
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Comparing the Renaissance and Baroque Eras, 2006.
This paper explores and details items that may be found in a time capsule that reflect world events and cultural patterns from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
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This paper examines the art and cultural developments during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. The writer of this paper describes articles that could be found in a time capsule from the Renaissance era as a rebirth of culture and a renewed interest in the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome while explaining that the Baroque era grew from the Renaissance to promote an individualistic connection with God and spirituality as well as more appeal to emotions and drama. The items from art, music, architecture, philosophy and literature found in the time capsules are indicative of the events taking place during these two time periods.
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"The Renaissance represents the time period between the Middle Ages and the Reformation - roughly the 14th century through the 15th century. Many historians view the Renaissance as a period of intellectual and artistic rebirth in which European culture thrived. The arts would likely be represented in the Renaissance time capsule by oil paintings on canvas or by sculpture. The work of artists such as Da Vinci who use shadow and light to portray three dimensions in their paintings are likely to be found in the time capsule. As such, we could expect to find Da Vinci's Mona Lisa painting. We may also find a sculpture by Michelango such as his famed David sculpture which represents beliefs during the Renaissance about beauty in the nude form being a reflection of God's power."
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The Baroque Era, 2007.
An analysis of the key aspects of baroque era philosophy and painting styles.
986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the key aspects of baroque philosophy and painting, which became manifest during the 17th and 18th century. It describes the works of various artist from this period and examines how realism, a strong appeal for decoration and humanism are the key aspects of Baroque painting styles and philosophical discourse. The paper describes the key aspects of the painters and important thinkers of the baroque period as seen in their major works.
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"In conclusion, the baroque era offers various styles of painting that are unified in their reality, details, and the most important aspect of the era: humanism. The underlying reality of life after the medieval period showed signs of the classical revival of Platonic thought and realness, which was previously dominated by the mythic sensibilities of the 16th century and earlier. These three aspects of baroque painting and history define the historical revival of classical thought in this period of European history."
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Baroque Music and Art, 2002.
A overview of the Baroque era through an analysis of Bernini's sculpture of "St. Teresa" and Bach's "Sonata 2".
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This paper discusses the special characteristics of the Baroque era and makes a comparison of Bernini's sculpture of St. Teresa with Bach's Sonata 2.
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Three Baroque Artists, 2008.
A discussion of three artistic styles - Catholic, Protestant, and academic art - that show different aspects of the artistic concerns of the Baroque era.
876 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines different styles within the Baroque era focusing on three major types: Catholic, Protestant, and academic art. The paper then discusses an example of each type of artistic style. The first is Dutch art of the Protestant Reformation, best represented in the works of Rembrandt van Rijn, especially his important work the "Christ Preaching". The paper explains that the second painting is representative of the Catholic Counter-Reformation, embodied in the work by Jacopo da Empoli called "Three Maries at the Tomb" (1570s). The paper then points out another style that is identified with academic traditions in Italy and France, with examples shown in classical, academic landscapes and allegorical personifications, as in Giovanni Battista Passeri's "Musical Party in a Garden" from the 1640s, oil on canvas. The paper further explains that this differs in that there is no religious iconography or scriptural subject matter in the scene described by the title, set on the outskirts of Rome. The paper concludes that religion was an inspiration and a subject matter, and the particular theological background of the era contrasted Protestant and Catholic images, often of the same biblical passages, and that the academic interest was more in the formal structures of art.
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"The religious subject matter is common in the Baroque era and is treated here in a rather formal style. Rembrandt was noted for his etchings and his drawings, and they are noted for their spontaneity and immediacy. He used drawing first as a means of studying the visual world and of storing motifs for use in paintings and etchings. More than this, though, he saw drawing as an art for its own sake. His draughtsman ship was marked by linear and tonal accents such as are seen in the Self-Portrait and again in Christ Preaching, with both marked by the careful formation of tonal accents, seen here especially in the clothing worn and in the relationship among the numerous people in the audience and Christ, standing in the center of the frame with hands raised as he explains some concept to the throng."
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Comparison of Renaissance vs Baroque Art, 2006.
A comparison of the Renaissance era with the Baroque era, focusing on the musical culture of both periods.
2,934 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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Renaissance and Baroque are no doubt the Golden Age in the history of humankind. The quantity of prominent figures in the both periods is innumerable. It is impossible to analyze even the minute part of their works in one short research. This research takes into consideration the major aspects of musical culture of the specified ages and focuses on finding differences between the two ages.
A) Introduction: Renaissance and Baroque
B) General Discussion
1) The Historical Background and Key Features of Renaissance
2) Baroque Age and its Characteristic Trends
3) Comparison of the Periods
4) The Great Composers of the Two Ages
C) Conclusion
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"The art historian Giorgio Vasari first used the term ?Renaissance? in 1550. He used the word rinascita (Italian for rebirth) to describe the return of the ancient Roman manner of painting in the works of Giotto di Bondone. The word Renaissance acquired a wider meaning in the eighteenth century when Voltaire characterized the period between fourteenth and sixteenth centuries in Italy as the great age of human cultural achievement. In the nineteenth century, Jules Michelet and Jakob Burckhardt distinguished the era of Renaissance as a prominent historical period, which gave birth to the modern age. Everything started with the interest to antique culture of ancient Greece and Rome: imperishable beauty of ancient statues appeared before the eyes of the man after archeological digs, undertaken on the territory of Eternal city. The word "Renaissance" has to be understood in a wider meaning. It does not only describe the return of ancient culture, but it also symbolizes the unprecedented ascension of the literature, painting and architecture, as the golden age of human genius. Neither of the epochs produced such a great quantity of prominent figures in every sphere of culture. There are still no more notorious and respected painters, than Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo. Fine arts depict the ideals of Renaissance most brilliantly. "
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Bernini and Baroque, 2005.
Examines the art of Gianlorenzo Bernini within the Baroque period.
1,853 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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Baroque is used as a period label, designating the era that falls approximately between 1600 and 1750 and describes the dominant style in art, music, drama, poetry, prose and life in general at that time. This paper examines the life and art career of Gianlorenzo Bernini, a famous sculpture and artist in 17th century Rome. The paper shows why Bernini's work is representative of the Baroque era.
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"In 1644, at the age of 76, Pope Urban VIII died, leaving the Church almost bankrupt. Urban gave Bernini his grandest commissions, and thus it is not surprising that Bernini lavished so much care when he made Urban's tomb, which took him from 1628 to 1647. Urban's authority is symbolized by his position atop the tomb, dispensing benediction to the faithful. Beneath, he immortalizes Urban VIII by writing his name in gold letters on a scroll."
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Baroque Vs. Classical Music, 2007.
This paper discusses and contrasts the Baroque style versus the Classical style of music.
766 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper examines differences in the Baroque and the Classical music styles. The paper looks at the melody, rhythm, harmony, texture, form and dynamics of both styles. The paper discusses the Sonata Allegro form and what types of works commonly use this form. The paper discusses the music of Mozart and relates that he is often seen as a bridge between the Baroque and the Classical eras.
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"In contrast to Classical music, Baroque music primarily tries to create a feeling of continuity rather than tell a story through a developing, evolving, or shifting use of melody. In Baroque pieces, the opening melody will be heard over and over again in the course of the piece. Many Baroque melodies are quite ornamental and elaborate while Classical melodies are much less adorned, and much easier to play and to remember ("Characteristics of Baroque Music," Thinkquest.org, 2007; "Characteristics of Baroque Music," Thinkquest.org, 2007). This greater simplicity allowed Classical composers to play with the use melody more within the different movements of the piece."
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Baroque Architecture, 2002.
An overview of Baroque architecture and style with examples.
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This paper looks at particular Baroque architectural works, and discusses the general characteristics of the style. This paper first sets out to explain what is Baroque? As well it sets the parameters for the study. The paper then looks at style, The Baroque City, St. Peter's Square, Intimate Baroque, and Chimerical Baroque.
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Baroque, 1999.
A general overview of the history of Baroque music.
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This paper gives a history of the roots of Baroque music and how it evolved within the Baroque era between the years 1600 and 1750. The paper relates to various composers (such as Bach and Handel) who contributed to the Baroque period of classical music. The paper also shows how Baroque music influenced music as we know it today.
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"Historically, Baroque music introduced embellished melodies, contrapuntal forms and harmonic complexity emphasizing instrumental and vocal contrasts. The Baroque era is generally stated as the time between years 1600 and 1750. The word ?Baroque? was derived from the French language and the Italian word ?barocco? meaning, ?bizarre?. It was originally used in reference to the architecture of cathedrals and other buildings at that time. These churches were more elaborate due to the emphasis placed on religion at the time as a result of the socio-political status of the church and state. At this time, the Catholic Church was in full reign over the land, and practically synonymous with the law and the monarchies. The people were devoted to their God and their home, and created such elaborate pieces as a tribute to both. As times progressed, the music changed as well. Baroque music was complexly composed to combine an array of harmonies and melodies that were not before explored in earlier works."
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Baroque Art, 2004.
An analysis of Baroque art, including a comparison between Peter Paul Rubens and Caravaggio.
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This paper discusses the Baroque style of art that came about following the Renaissance period. The paper examines the artistic styles that made this period so unique. The paper introduces one of the most talented and gifted painters in Italy during this time, Michelangelo de Meris, also known as Caravaggio. The paper describes one of his most famous paintings, "The Madonna of Loreto" that reveals the true nature of the Baroque period. The paper also discusses the brilliant Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens who shared with his counterparts in Italy the desire to develop and spread the Baroque style.
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Introduction
Caravaggio
The Madonna of Loreto
Peter Paul Rubens
The Journey of Marie de Medici
Helen Fourment and Her Children
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"The artistic period known as the Renaissance continued without any sharp stylistic changes well into the 17th and 18th centuries; however, the art of this later period is often called Baroque, although there is no single Baroque style or set of stylistic ideals. Yet within the last one hundred years or so, Baroque has taken on the overall designation for the art of the period from circa 1600 to 1750. More recently, scholars have come to understand that Baroque styles were very different from those linked to the Renaissance. For example, during the Renaissance, art tended to be rather static, but during the Baroque, art became very dynamic and encompassed passion, opulence, a taste for the theatrical and introduced the virtuoso, being an artist that stood out from his contemporaries as a truly gifted genius."
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Baroque and Rococo Art, 2006.
This paper compares and contrasts the stylistic and ideological content in Baroque and Rococo art.
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The paper explains that by examining the Baroque work of Carracci, Caravaggio and the contrasting work of Rococo artist, Antoine Watteau, one can see how they are compared and contrasted in art history. The paper discusses how the earlier Baroque style offered a painting technique which relied on dynamic chiaroscuro and color values, along with the greater emphasis on gigantism in the heroic poses offered by Caravaggio and Carracci. The paper notes that while the Baroque period lasted for nearly one hundred years, the changing climate of political and class based construct in painting veered into the pomp and circumstance of the French elite in the 18th century.
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"This art study will compare and contrast the stylistics of Baroque and Rococo art. Although these two styles appear to be similar in their artistic painting techniques, the ideological content value of Baroque and Rococo art is very different. In many ways, Baroque will be examined for the humanistic and classical values in various paintings of this period. However, as art veered away from this strict Grecian content style, the highly dramatic and theatrically elitist "art for arts sake" arose within Rococo paintings. In essence, the initial classicism of Baroque art that sought deeper meaning in classical themes changed into a far more dramatic based on pomp and extravagance. The Baroque period is generally known to have begun in 1600 with major painters such as Caravaggio and Carracci creating classical styled paintings."
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Classical and Baroque Musical Styles, 2004.
A comparison of the Classical and Baroque musical styles.
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This paper compares and contrasts two musical forms - Classical and Baroque. The paper explains that besides the distinctive use of dynamics, tonality and rhythm, it is also important to remember that despite the fact Baroque and Classical music sound similar today,there were distinct differences in the instruments played and the venues where these musical styles were performed.
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"In common musical parlance today, the word 'Classical' is often used to connote any kind of music, other than contemporary or popular music, from an earlier period of Western music. However, it is important to remember that the Classical period of music is actually a distinct musical period, usually confined to the 19th century. The Classical musical period, which reached its zenith in Beethoven, came directly after the 18th century Baroque periods of Bach and Hayden. Thus, both periods were great, if distinct periods of musical development that fed into one another. "
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Baroque Art, 2006.
This paper compares two painters who used the Baroque style of art.
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The paper discusses how the Baroque style dominated art and architecture throughout Europe in the 1600s. The paper defines this style as having a dramatic use of light. The paper compares the works of Caravaggio and Rubens and concludes that while both painters have succeeded--in the Baroque style--at depicting a portion of the passion of Christ, they have differences. Caravaggio is more firmly planted in the style of his time, evoking strong emotion with relatively simple, if dramatic, depictions whilst Rubens decorates the scene more than transporting the viewer into the emotion of the event depicted.
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Introduction
Caravaggio and Rubens
Conclusion
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"The Baroque style dominated art and architecture throughout Europe in the 1600s, lasting in some places until about 1750 (Encarta, database online). The origin of the word is not certain. Some believe it was derived from the Portuguese word barocco or the Spanish word barueco, a word that referred to an irregularly shaped pearl (Encarta database online.) It should be remembered that pearls, baroque or otherwise, were only brought to Europe during the age of exploration, which slightly preceded what came to be called the baroque period of art. Baroque--or irregularly shaped--pearls would have been looked upon as doubly exotic and very dramatic, so it is not difficult to imagine the term being applied to art that was increasingly dramatic, even if the subject matter was not; the baroque painters had an affinity for Biblical subjects."
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Baroque Influence on Rembrandt, Hollar and Leclerc, 2004.
This paper briefly covers the definition of the Baroque Age and its impact on artists such as Rembrandt, Hollar and Leclerc.
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This paper briefly covers the definition of the Baroque Age and its impact on the art of Rembrandt, Hollar, and Leclerc. The paper examines how the science and philosophy of the Baroque Age influences art.
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"Common observation in current society demonstrates the link between art, music, drama and literature and social norms, politics, scientific trends and discoveries and religious and philosophical discussions. In some cases, it is difficult to discover whether it was (for example) the art that influenced philosophy or philosophy that impacted the art. This phenomenon is not limited to the 21st Century, however, and has been observed by people throughout recorded history. This paper will choose to discuss one part of that recorded history the Baroque Age and then show how..."
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