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Unit 2 Pilgram Questions

__An overview on the Baroque Period__ The Baroque period started around the 1600's in Rome and Italy but soon spread throughout the Europe. The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music. It was encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church who at the time thought that Religion should be communicated through the arts. The art portrayed from the Baroque Period is very dark and dramatic.

__Paintings__ Peter Paul Rubens is a great example of the Baroque periods art. He signified what the Baroque Period meant with each one of his paintings. Baroque Period art featured exaggerated lighting, intense emotions, and release from restraint.The Baroque Periods art did not really show its particular time period. It showed more of a melodramatic Catholic type image. __Architecture__ The Baroque periods architecture began in italy.The Baroque period led to the innovation of the state apartment. Which was rich interior that would be in a presence chamber or throne room. This architecture became very popular in Germany, Austria, and Russia. Popular Baroque architectures were Sir. Christopher Wren and Sir Jon Vanbrugh. You can see many examples of Baroque architecture in many small towns in Europe and in some towns located in Latin America. The Cathedral of Morelia Michoacan in Mexico is a good example of Baroque architecture. __Music__ The Baroque period is also known infamously for its music. It is unknown how much the music and art is actually aesthetically connected but one would guess their not intertwined by alot. The concerto and sinfonia were created during this time and things like the sonata cantata and oratorio flourished during this period of time. This is the era where opera was first invented out of an experiment by the Florentine Camerata who were attempting to recreate theater. Their are many popular composers at this time some to mention are, Claudia Monteverdi, John Blow, and Henry Purcell.