BAROQUE 1580 1700 1 1 Baroque Characteristics Baroque

BAROQUE 1580 -1700

1. 1 Baroque Characteristics � � Baroque is derived from the Italian word “barocco” which means “misshapen pearl. ” rejected the classical styles of the Renassiance. Art was used to restore the power of the monarchy and the church. Characteristics include: � excess, ornamentation, contrasts, tensions, and energy.

Baroque Dance. Development of Ballet � French King Louis XIV, aka the Sun King � Dancer and contributed to the grown � His favorite ballet was called “Apollo” � � Took dance classes from Pierre Beauchamps, Employed musician Jean-Baptiste Lully, � The � � Royal Academy of Music and Dance in France. Book-History Dance in Art and Education, � the � of ballet basis of ballet technique-what we know today All educated people learned to dance (like us driving) People didn’t dance on their toes until the 19 th century

Drama/Theatre – Baroque � � � Theatre productions inside on stages. Became more elaborate as did scenic elements and costumes. Spectacular court productions were called masques By the end of the 18 th century, women actors Writing explored more domestic themes.

Music – Baroque Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 -1750) � � � German composer Worked for a church. Not well known Played the harpsichord Remembered for his Cantatas. A Cantata musical work that consisted of several pieces of music that were related to each other by their text from bible. � 25 minutes, sung in German. � � Most famous works: � Toccata And Fugue In D Minor

George Frideric Handel (1685 -1759) � German composer � settled � � in England Well known Oratorio � Longer, tells a religious story and the text is not directly from the Bible. � Famous work- The Messiah. � the story of the birth, passion, and resurrection of Christ. � Usually performed during Christmas

Effects of Baroque Music � � � The Catholic Church was no longer the dominant religion in every European country. In Germany, (Protestant) Bach wrote cantatas for the Lutheran church service. In England (Catholic) oratorios were performed as special music concerts as an alternative to opera.

1. 2 Baroque Art � � � Characteristics: excess, ornamentation, full of drama and energy appeal to the heart instead of the mind. Emotion was the goal break from the “Classical” qualities of the Renaissance. Catholic countries used religious subject matter to draw people back Protestants countries wanted no religious art for their churches.

Michelangelo Merisi “Caravaggio” (1571 -1610) � � � Born in Italy Used chiaroscuro, extreme contrasts between light and dark values. His figures were flawed appeared more real and human. Shock art Thought disrespectful to religious figures. � � � He got into trouble with the law. fights, was sued and sent to prison. In 1606 killed a man in an argument over a score in a tennis game. Caught pneumonia and died at the age of 39.

The Calling of Saint Matthews

“St. Francis in Ecstasy” Caravaggio, 1595

“The Flagellation of Christ” by Caravaggio

“David and Goliath” by Caravaggio

“Salome with the Head of the Baptist” by Caravaggio

“The Cardsharps” Caravaggio, 1595

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 -1669) � � � Born in Holland Learned how to use chiaroscuro Unlike most Dutch painters, Rembrandt painted religious subjects; � self-portraits, as well as landscapes, portraits, stilllife, and genre paintings. � special use of lighting, creating a golden glow around his subjects to express mood and emotion

The Blinding of Samson, 1636

The Night Watch, 1642

Self Portrait, 1660

Baroque Architecture � Palace of Versailles, France

Rococo Style (1715 -1780) � � � The ‘softer side’ of the Baroque or a reaction against it. A backlash to the darkness of the Baroque � less formal & grandiose. Light, elaborate, decorative. Softer with pastels unlike the Baroque style. Ornate and fussy details.