Baroque

Also developed in the Baroque period was the solo concerto. These 2 concerto movements can be derived somewhat from a type of late Renaissance and mostly early Baroque instrumental composition called the ricercar. It is based on the principle of contrast between two groups, or sounds of different sounds; and at the same time, dynamics. The classical concerto and the Baroque concerto do not differ greatly from one…

In this essay I’ll be discussing the history of Baroque art and two artist from that era, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. Then I’ll explain the role of the church during this era and how Caravaggio and Bernini differently conveyed faith and commitment to the church. Lastly, I’ll give my visual analyze on Bernini’s painting Ecstasy of St. Teresa and Caravaggio’s painting Crucifixion of St. Peter. The Baroque era came about from the Reformation which was a religious…

David from the story David and Goliath. A contribution to show their audiences their vision is the stance of the sculpture or the positioning of it. The stance, of both sculptures, identifies the two cultures in which they were made; Renaissance and Baroque. In the Renaissance, it sought out to capture the individual as well as the beauty/mystery of the natural world. Beauty was captured by being physically perfect, meaning body structure, this can be seen “In Michelangelo’s version, the human…

arts and the growing body of scientific knowledge during this time. Three major periods that will be discussed in this essay are the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo. This essay will also explain the ways how different artists during the period of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo used new scientific knowledge when creating their art work. Baroque period was the period where there were some disagreement between the Catholics and the Protestants. The main reason why Protestants were…

Symbols of status and power, beds are recorded as valuable piece of furniture in various household inventories during the 17th century. As one walks into the sumptuous period bedroom of Palazzo Sagredo, Venice immediately observes the elaborate leaf like pattern stuccowork on the ceiling; putti (cupids) bearing garlands of flowers joyfully fly about the space ornamenting the ceiling and walls. The compelling fresco work, inner chamber dome, and fluted Corinthian columns draws further attention.…

More clues that point to this piece being of the Baroque style are that it has a single melodic idea and that the dynamic shifts drastically from loud to soft quite often, which are both staples in Baroque style music. The piece was written for 2 trumpets, 2 oboes, 2 violins, along with a single timpani and viola. This piece also included the SATB vocal ranges in their choir…

The Renaissance- After the middle ages came the Renaissance (1300-1700), which was a rebirth to a still recovering Europe. It was a time of great cultural development. As technology continued to further develop Europe was able to communicate efficiently, conquer known and unknown lands. Along with the development of inventions came new theories. Italian Scientist Galileo carefully observed and studied the universe. He believed that the Earth revolved around the sun. A contrary belief to what was…

plan and slay this man to prevent him from controlling her people. Judith then takes his own sword and slices his head off. She calls her maid and they stuff the head into a bag and escape back to the town of Bethulia. Many great Renaissance and Baroque artists have chosen to illustrate this biblical narrative in one of two possible scenarios, with or without the servant, the decapitation, with Holofernes disposed on the bed, or of the heroine holding or carrying the head of Holofernes, often…

This painting exemplifies the notion of Baroque excess. The multiplicity of elements present in the painting leads the eyes to initially wander all over in an attempt to draw connections between the different components. Faced with the overwhelming surplus of corpses amid fruits and vegetables—death…

in 1633 with the Baroque style. While Jean-Antoine Watteau painted “Pilgrimage to Cythera” in 1720 with the Early Rococo style. Both are made in an illuminating colored style and are brightly colored. When in fact they are 100 years apart and have distinct differences. These 100 years was what helped shape the Early Rococo style and later change the style as a whole. Now, let’s start with the “Garden of Love” and move up in the timeline. Ruben painted the scene with a Baroque style and made it…