Category: Baroque

Introduction The 17th century is known as the Early Modern Period in the history of Europe characterized by the struggle between Roman Catholics and Protestants. The Habsburg Dynasty that ruled the Holy Roman Empire consisting of Austria and Spain wished to unify entire Europe under their domination including the other Catholic states leading to the…

The baroque style appeals to the public through the use of theatrical, dramatic images and forms. Baroque artists are mostly known for their realistic, meticulous portrayals of biblical and mythical scenes. The style emerged in the 17th century when the Catholic church commissioned famous artists to create artworks, which would change the image of Rome.…

Table of Contents Introduction Historical development before the baroque period The baroque period Instruments in the baroque period Music in the baroque era Instrumental composers of the baroque period Conclusion Bibliography Introduction A suite is a musical instrumental masterpiece that consists of a series of changing movements or a series of dances of related keys…

The visual arts, as well as architectural design and construction, were created throughout the Baroque period in Western art history, which approximately corresponded to the seventeenth century. The word Baroque was most likely originated from the Italian word Barocco, which scholars used to denote an impediment in schematic logic throughout the Middle Ages. This work…

Baroque was one of the most significant and influential styles in arts in the first half of the 17th century. Despite the vague Baroque definition, particular features of pieces related to this style are revealed. One of them is extravagance manifested in inner imperfection and inconsistency in architecture, sculpture, and music. In visual arts, a…

The Four Seasons by Vivaldi and the Winter concerto movement are one of the most outstanding classical Baroque Style compositions ever written. This is a concerto for a violin soloist and an orchestra of stringed instruments, augmented with basso continuo. The Winter and the Four Seasons utilize the ritornello principle, the key modulations, and the…

A baroque suite is a musical genre or form primarily founded and developed during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It primarily features instrumental music used for parties and dances. The structure consists of several movements performed in the same key and is separated into different pieces. The music was primarily performed during big gatherings or…

Baroque culture significantly impacted musical development in Europe, and the world still admires that periods compositions. European music of the seventeenth and first half of the eighteenth centuries, created in Italy, France, England, and Germany, is characterized by contrasting elements and differential instrumental sounds (Music of The Baroque). Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra performed the most…

Nowadays, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) is being commonly referred to as the founder of Baroque style in visual art (Charles and Klaus 43). Such a point of view is fully justified  something that can be easily illustrated, in regards to the essence of what can be identified as the clearly defined baroque-related themes…

The Baroque period is known for greatly influencing European history and culture. In the following essay, the influence of the era on music will be reviewed. Two musical pieces will be used for that specific goal: Vivaldis Spring Concerto and Bachs Brandenburg Concerto. After listening to the two works, I will review the characteristics which…