the baroque era music, art and architecture 1600- 1750
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The Baroque EraThe Baroque Era
Music, art and architecture 1600-1750
Music, art and architecture 1600-1750
What should I know about the Baroque Era?
What should I know about the Baroque Era?
1600-1750 Music:
Counterpoint: Structure & Ornament Bach, Vivaldi, Handel
Art: Drama! Drama! Drama! Lush and fanciful: Stuff the canvas Bernini, Rubens, Velázquez
Architecture: Symmetry Swarming and swirling spaces Trevi Fountain, Ottobeuren Basilica
1600-1750 Music:
Counterpoint: Structure & Ornament Bach, Vivaldi, Handel
Art: Drama! Drama! Drama! Lush and fanciful: Stuff the canvas Bernini, Rubens, Velázquez
Architecture: Symmetry Swarming and swirling spaces Trevi Fountain, Ottobeuren Basilica
The Age of ReasonThe Age of Reason
New modes of thinking and scientific discoveries arose in the 17th century
Two schools of thought: Rationalist: all knowledge can be
gained through reason alone Empiricist: all knowledge must be
gained through the senses, experience
New modes of thinking and scientific discoveries arose in the 17th century
Two schools of thought: Rationalist: all knowledge can be
gained through reason alone Empiricist: all knowledge must be
gained through the senses, experience
ART in the BaroqueART in the Baroque
Emphasis on the drama of experience. Bernini turned a Nun’s Spiritual Experience into a real emotional climax.
Contemplate the St. Theresa below, painted in the Renaissance Period, BEFORE the Baroque.
Emphasis on the drama of experience. Bernini turned a Nun’s Spiritual Experience into a real emotional climax.
Contemplate the St. Theresa below, painted in the Renaissance Period, BEFORE the Baroque.
Bernini: The Ecstasy of St. TheresaBernini: The Ecstasy of St. Theresa
Velázquez Painted portraits for
Spanish royalty Importance of the
individual Attention to detail
Velázquez Painted portraits for
Spanish royalty Importance of the
individual Attention to detail
RUBENS RUBENS
Baroque ArchitectureBaroque Architecture
Symmetry and structure are key Symmetry and structure are key
Baroque Architecture reads like an episode of “Pimp My Cathedral”
EVERYTHING must be Decorated!
Baroque Architecture reads like an episode of “Pimp My Cathedral”
EVERYTHING must be Decorated!
Trevi Fountain, RomeTrevi Fountain, Rome
Baroque MusicBaroque Music
Expresses the Order of the universe through highly structured musical forms
Lively: Many forms were taken from old dances like the Minuet, Gigue, and Gavotte
Counterpoint: two independent voices weaving together
Expresses the Order of the universe through highly structured musical forms
Lively: Many forms were taken from old dances like the Minuet, Gigue, and Gavotte
Counterpoint: two independent voices weaving together
Johann Joseph Fux, Baroque composer and theorist states the aim of perfectly Baroque music:
"A composition meets the demands of good taste if it is well constructed, avoids trivialities as well as willful eccentricities, aims at the sublime, but moves in a natural ordered way, combining brilliant ideas with perfect workmanship."
Johann Joseph Fux, Baroque composer and theorist states the aim of perfectly Baroque music:
"A composition meets the demands of good taste if it is well constructed, avoids trivialities as well as willful eccentricities, aims at the sublime, but moves in a natural ordered way, combining brilliant ideas with perfect workmanship."
Baroque InstrumentsBaroque Instruments
Organ
Harpsichord
Strings!
Limited winds, brass, percussion
Organ
Harpsichord
Strings!
Limited winds, brass, percussion
The OrganThe Organ
The harpsichordThe harpsichord
J.S. Bach J.S. Bach Over 1,100
works!! BWV: his own
opus system for numerating his works
Over 1,100 works!!
BWV: his own opus system for numerating his works
Not to be confused with “Sebastian Bach” of Skid Row
Not to be confused with “Sebastian Bach” of Skid Row
… or the Terminator… or the Terminator
J.S. Bach FactsJ.S. Bach Facts
God, Music, Family Most compositions were of a sacred
nature, as he worked for the church Prolific father: 20 Children!!! Organist by trade 1685-1750: these dates also mark the
height of the Baroque era Never left Germany!
God, Music, Family Most compositions were of a sacred
nature, as he worked for the church Prolific father: 20 Children!!! Organist by trade 1685-1750: these dates also mark the
height of the Baroque era Never left Germany!
He didn’t get around much…
He didn’t get around much…
This map reflects the 100 mile area in which Bach traveled in his lifetime.
This map reflects the 100 mile area in which Bach traveled in his lifetime.
The Red Priest - on account of his red hair
The Red Priest - on account of his red hair
Worked with orphan girls at the Ospedale in Venice, Italy
Many compositions were exercises for these young musicians
Over 400 violin concerti! Yeah!
Worked with orphan girls at the Ospedale in Venice, Italy
Many compositions were exercises for these young musicians
Over 400 violin concerti! Yeah!
Not your normal orphanage:Many noblemen had illegitimate children in Venice. Because of their proximity to the city, they could still take care of their offspring by giving money to the orphanage, thereby sponsoring quite a fancy music program.
Follow-up QuestionsFollow-up Questions
1. How is music from the Baroque era different than music written today?
2. Are any of the pieces we have played in class from the Baroque period?
3. How are the instruments you play today different from those in the Baroque era?
1. How is music from the Baroque era different than music written today?
2. Are any of the pieces we have played in class from the Baroque period?
3. How are the instruments you play today different from those in the Baroque era?
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