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English 12 Public

Vandana 3ESO

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When did the Baroque take place?

17th and 18th century Europe

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What factors led to the Baroque?

Religious confrontation in Europe that caused a change of mentality... a more negative vision of reality

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Where does the term baroque come from and what does it refere to?

Portuguese, refers to a pearl which is formless and irregular in shape

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Who composed the first opera?

Monteverdi

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Who composed the first opera?

Monteverdi

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Name three famous composers of the Baroque period?

Bach, Handel and Vivaldi

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Who were the most important writers during the Baroque?

Cervantes and Lope de Vega (Spain), Moliere (France) and Shakespeare (England)

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What were some similarities and differences between Baroque and Renaissance art?

Similarity: inspired by classical forms. Differences: Baroque portrayed reality without idealising it; works were full of movement and contrast.

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How was Baroque art used as propoganda?

It showed the power of the monarch and the Church's efforts in the CounterReformation

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Where did the Baroque style of architecture begin?

Rome

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Name two important Italian architects of the Baroque

Gian Lorenzo and Francesco Borromini

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In some countries, the Baroque style of architecture was (simpler/more elaborate) than in Italy

simpler

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Name the features of Baroque architecture

Curved lines and spiral columns; concave and convex lines; split and open pediments; lots of ornamentation; light effects through recesses

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