MUS 1751 Lecture : Coursenotes For Baroque
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The baroque style originated in rome as a way to glorify the counter-reformation, Baroque style contrasts the balance, rational restraint, and equal- Baroque music replaced the equal-voiced polyphonic texture of the. One of the most striking aspects of baroque design is its grand scale, Painting illustrates another important facet of baroque style: contrast. and then spread to the rest of europe. The pope and important monarchs were the primary patrons of artists and musicians during the period. voiced polyphony of the renaissance with grandeur, extravagance, drama, and overt sensuality. whether st. peter"s basilica in rome or the palace of versailles. Yet these large spaces are filled with abundant decoration that almost overruns the basic structure. Bold colors are placed against each other, darkness is set against light, and canvases convey energy and tension. different musical moods could and should influence the emotions. Each movement, however, was confined to one specific emotion, creating a unified effect.
