Baroque composers

Chapter 2 – The Arts and Crafts Movement The Arts and Crafts Movement of the second half of the 19th century was an English aesthetic movement that started an appreciation of decorative arts throughout Europe. It is difficult to say what exactly can be described as ‘Arts and Crafts’ as the craftsmen and women associated with the movement were working within a spectrum of crafts; as architects, printers, painters, sculptors and jewellers. The revival of Arts and Crafts in the second half of the…

As a result, the Rococo period was characterized by its use of pastels and feminine designs. The flowing, free-form curves and delicate details provided a sense of openness and a fresh outlook compared to the more heavily decorated rooms of the Baroque period. The furniture introduced during this time included roll top desks, dressing tables, the console and mirror, and the commode, amongst other pieces. Most commode tables were made with cherry wood because of the fine grain and its easy to…

The emerging era of the 17th century produced various pieces of baroque art, flourishing as the Golden Age of Spanish painting. Of noble and dramatic themes, various works were sponsored by the Catholic Church, aspiring to compel worshippers to their doors. Successful baroque paintings demanded an audience, ones to admire the theatrical aestheticism; only artists who employed elements of tenebrism and chiaroscuro achieved such breathtaking drama. Two prime examples that applied these practices…

The print of art is by Marc Chagall, and is titled The Green Violinist. It was created in 1923-24. The print shows a variety of colors, shapes, and has a lot of details. The main point is the green man is the middle ground of the print as he plays the violin. Chagall created a theatrical effect by using a bright green color on his face and one of his hand as the other hand has a glove while he plays the violin. Fiddler appears to be dancing on top of the houses. In the background, there are…

The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini, is one of the greatest sculptures to represent the era of the Baroque Art. The baroque art,defined is often thought of as a period of artistic style in which artists used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur. Some of the elements to distinguish a baroque art work consists of emotional intensity, a moment in time, dynamism/instability, diagonals, energy/movement, interrupted contours,…

Rococo art and Neoclassical art both reflect the attitudes and overall culture of the times in which they were painted in. Rococo art marked the uneventful and lighthearted period in French history. It was a time when French leaders embraced superficial values and pursued only pleasurable experiences, thus these shallow cultural philosophies are showcased within Rococo art. Neoclassical art came out during a time of warfare and religious revolution, thus Neoclassical art emphasizes courage,…

The geometric lines and the contrast of light and dark colors in Baroque art became known in the seventeenth century. Most artists began painting about realistic events happening at this time. This style of art was intended to create a “visual space that moved away from the viewer in parallel planes”. (Sayre691) Some artists such as, Caravaggio and Gentileschi concentrated on the use of contrasts in dark and light colors. This was a time where the artist focused on the details of their…

. Memento is considered to be in the Baroque stage because it tells the story in a different way so that it focuses more on how they tell a story than what the story is about. Memento does what a typical detective movie does find out who killed this person by finding evidence and ultimately bring the killer to justice, and for the most part it follows the norm of a detective movie. There is however a difference, Memento doesn't start with the beginning of the movie of the person investigates…

informal states, but also focused on globalizing the artistic styles that had become so popular during this time. Spanish Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera is most known for his later works, such as A Greek Sage, ca. 1630, and is accredited as one of few that transitioned the Baroque style into Spanish art. In this essay we will discuss little of exact examples of how Ribera used Baroque style in A Greek Sage, ca. 1630, but we will discuss overall the life of Ribera and how the time period in…

the finest in history and he is also credited of being a major musical influence during the Baroque period. Born into a musical family, Bach was introduced to music early on his life and became widely versed in many genres. With continuous musical training, Bach learned the organ and violin. He went on to shape the Baroque period with his unique structural and stylistic elements in his music. The Baroque period extended from 1600 to 1750 and was predominantly focused on Italian culture. Many…