Music 1711F/G Lecture Notes - Scientific Revolution, Counterpoint, New Idea
25 Mar 2013
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Mar 18 prelude to the baroque era. Louis xiv (reigned 1643-1715) the age of absolutism in france/continental. Absolutism: royalty (king or queen) claims complete dominance over the state. The people accept this due to the divine right of kings god approves of the kingship, and the people must accept this the person was meant to be in the role. Versailles is a testament to his power. Absolutism and the arts: kings have a lot of money, so they can pay artists, musicians, architects etc. To create the absolute best art to impress the people, diplomats from other countries, and to display wealth. Mostly on germanic lands france, spain, sweden, denmark, Effect: famine, disease, broken economy the worst for germany. France was "ahead" after thirty years" war. Edict of nantes (1598): a peace deal b/w catholics and protestants in france. Many protestants (huguenots) flee france for protestant countries (holland and n america)
