The baroque era refers to the period in european history characterized by extravagant architectural style, art and music. Characteristics of baroque architecture space is independent and extends outwards in a tendency to control larger areas. Architecture of the baroque period boundless art history. In elements, euclid 325265 bc represented a line by dividing at the 0.
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The other is the curving colonnades that frame st peters square. Learn vocabulary history baroque architecture with free interactive flashcards. Church architecture styles baroque ed a history of. See the fact file below for more information on the baroque or alternatively, you can download. Baroque art and architecture, the style dominating the art and architecture of europe and certain european colonies in the americas throughout the 1600s, and in some places, until 1750. It is the era between the renaissance and neoclassical styles and was largely influenced by the catholic church. In music, art, architecture, and fashion, fancy decoration and ornamentation became the rule. Baroque is defined periods in literature as well as music. Baroque art italian baroque bundle this resource includes the three most important italian baroque artists of art history. Baroque art bernini baroque is one of my favorite time periods in the history of art. The main view of baroque architecture was more concerned about color, light and shade, sculptural values and intensity which could be seen in its characteristics. The architecture and visual arts of the baroque presented the world on a great stage.
It took the roman vocabulary of renaissance architecture and used it in a new rhetorical and theatrical fashion, often to express the triumph of the catholic church and the absolutist state. The pomposity of the popes in rome, the splendor of the court of the sun king, and the dutch painting of the seventeenth century all reflect different aspects of the idea of a godgiven order. If you are interested in learning about baroque architecture this is probably a. Renaissance and baroque architecture provides access to resources that facilitate research in the fields of renaissance and baroque architecture. The baroque period was an important time in the history of the world. Discovery education has an awesome and free lesson plan on world architecture for kids. The worksheet quiz combo will work together in teaching you about baroque architecture, which denoted a major shift in european architecture from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The two foremost names in baroque architecture are bernini and borromini, both of whom worked primarily in rome two masterpieces of gian lorenzo bernini are found at st peters. List of books and articles about baroque architecture. Also worksheet package for handels the harmonious blacksmith. Baroque architecture was used to signify the wealth and power of the catholic church.
Applying this distinction to manual trades such as painting and building so that, for instance. Galileo, kepler and newton were discovering new ways to explain the universe. Baroque music baroque music california state university. Music of this time had choirs that were a little larger than before since music was accompanied by instruments. Some architecture is calm, rational and geometric, but in rome, italy, beginning in the late 16th century, a style developed that was. Pdf history of world architecture r baroque architecture cynthia. The curlicue architecture of art nouveau grades 24 art nouveau painting and other art grades 46. History of world architecture r christian norbergschulz baroque architecture.
The baroque was a style of art that existed from the late 1500s to the middle of. Cycle style 3333 baroque le petit journal des profs. With technical brilliance, the baroque artist achieved a remarkable harmony wherein painting, sculpture, and architecture were brought together in new spatial relationships, both real. This type of construction adopted the roman way of architecture but instead modernized it to a new fashion with an aim to show the might of the roman catholic church.
Understanding music in relation to history, style, and culture complete details at 1 very fancy. The baroque period is notable for fancy clothes, fancy. Senior project in art history i 4 senior project in art history ii 4 3 courses from the following 12 credits. The baroque period in england occurred a bit later in history than it did elsewhere. A 20 question pdf worksheet, with included answer key, covering a brief history of the composers and musical works of the baroque music period, a 24 definition vocabulary sheet of instrumental and vocal terms of this time period and a history fact sheet on the welltempered clavier and the outline o. Learn all about the history and building of the eiffel tower with this lesson plan. The baroque pearl became a favorite centerpiece for the ornate necklaces and ostentatious brooches popular in the 1600s. Baroque music expanded the size, range and complexity of instrumental performance, and also established opera as a musical genre.
The baroque art and culture of seventeenth and eighteenthcentury europe also. I used these packages with grade 10s australia and went through the baroque package picking out new terms and getting the students to write notes. In spain, velazquez created scenes of everyday life, as well as portraits of the spanish royal family and other historical figures. Baroque architecture, architectural style originating in late 16thcentury italy and lasting in some regions until the 18th century. It is lavishly illustrated with many photographs of high quality. It was originally introduced by the catholic church, particularly by the jesuits, as a means to combat the reformation and the protestant church with a new architecture that inspired surprise and awe. It also addresses philosophical, religious, political, economic, and environmental factors which contextualize the architecture. Uob department of architecture and interior design. The works of art were rich, dramatic and had a lot of detail. Tonality, or the idea that chords, rather than notes, created the sense of closure, became one of the fundamental ideas in musical notation. Students learn about the importance of gestures in baroque opera through viewing and practicing them. See what you know about italian baroque architecture with this quizworksheet combo. Opera originated in florence, but acquired various characteristics of style and. England and russia in england is important wren baroque was the style used to design town planning in russia it is very decorative, in quite traditional churches sometimes made of brick.
Baroque crazy baroque art grades 24 what is baroque art. Great emphasis on details and the use of color, light and shade, sculptural values and intense incorporation of arts. Baroque art and architecture european painters baroque. Architecture and music in the baroque period article pdf available in procedia social and behavioral sciences 51. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It had its origins in the counterreformation, when the catholic church launched an overtly emotional and sentimental appeal to the faithful through art and architecture. The baroque was a style of art that existed from the late 1500s to the middle of the 18th century. In this powerpoin, the sculpture and architecture of bernin. A number of its characteristics continue in the art and architecture of the first half of the 18th century, although this period is generally termed rococo see. The trend toward flowery elaboration transcended jewelry into other art forms, including painting, music, and architecture. Baroque architecture is a construction style that began in the 16th century during the baroque era. Baroque music overview and worksheet to recap knowledge. Baroque period, keyboard instruments, bach, handel, and map of europe.
Baroque music shares with renaissance music a heavy use of polyphony a texture. Baroque architecture venice indorte roxanne cartagena dfr1a 2. The baroque era refers to the period in european history characterized by extravagant architectural style, art and music, which emerged from the 17th century until the late 18th century. Questions will assess your knowledge of topics like.
Answer key for all worksheets in the baroque packet. The glorious exuberance of gianlorenzo berninis santa teresa in ecstasy 4. The worksheetquiz combo will work together in teaching you about baroque architecture, which denoted a major shift in european architecture from the 16th to the 18th centuries. One is the fourstory baldachin that stands over the high altar. The publication definitely fulfilled my expectations. Two events stimulated the rise of the baroque style of church architecture, the protestant. Assistant professor, department of art history, university of illinois at chicago, 1974 80 associate professor, history of architecture and art department now department of art history, university of illinois at chicago, 1980 2009 department chairperson, 1984 1990 director of graduate studies, 1996. Baroque architecture is a highly decorative and theatrical style which appeared in italy in the early 17th century and gradually spread across europe. Baroque was a contrast to the renaissance, which dominated much of european life in the period before. There is some interesting material about the baroque age which puts the architectural stuff in context, and the book is very attractively presented, with lots of nice black and white photographs and a few colour plates. Italian baroque architecture italy, the cradle of baroque and a key destination of those on the grand tour, produced in addition to a proportionate number of good professional architects a quartet who rate as excellent.
Explore the art and architecture that defined english baroque from 17201790. This lesson explores the development of baroque architecture. The baroque style is characterized by an emphasis on unity among the arts. The baroque period of architecture began in the late 16th century in rome, italy.
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