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When did the Baroque take place?

17th and 18th century Europe

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

Who composed the first opera?

Monteverdi

Name three famous composers of the Baroque period?

Bach, Handel and Vivaldi

Name two important Italian architects of the Baroque

Gian Lorenzo and Francesco Borromini

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.

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

simpler

How was Baroque art used as propoganda?

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

Who composed the first opera?

Monteverdi

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

What factors led to the Baroque?

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

Where did the Baroque style of architecture begin?

Rome

Who were the most important writers during the Baroque?

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