Baroque Period
Posted in Educationon Jan 31, 2005
Baroque comes from portuguese and means “wart.” They found art and music of B. period excessive. The B. period was where different empires were trying to show off. Considered wrong and not so good.
Reformation had profound effect on Catholic church, and people within the church questioned why Luther suceeded so successfully.
Contributions – drama, light, shade, perspective, exaggeration, elaboration (under tight control), virtuosity
Caravaggio – Italian, wild, alcoholic.
