Similar to the Renaissance Era, Baroque was the age of reason. ... During the Renaissance era polyphonic music was popular, but during the Baroque era it changed to homophonic. ... At this time musicians were called Camerata, which meant salon in Italian. ... The Baroque Era caused opera to rise in different places such as, Italy, France and England. ...
The Baroque style was popular in Germany, Italy, and France from 1600 to around 1750. ... It developed from the Renaissance styles of France and Italy, making its first appearance in Rome around 1600. ... At first the architects came from Italy, but soon native architects came to dominate the field. ... In literature the Baroque style is characterized by extravagance in imagination, and extensive use of metaphor, with the Italian, Torquato Tasso being a name still known today. ... The Baroque had a big impact on painting in Italy, the Low Countries, France, England, and Spai...
Our first destination was Rome (Italy). Italy is situated in Europe and attached in the north to the European mainland. ... The Italians seemed like very friendly people. ... On our way to Paris, we learned (from the announcements made on the train) that France is the land of mysterious prehistoric caves and Celtic monoliths, Roman ruins, medieval fortresses and Renaissance castles. ... It seemed to me that the Italians were much more friendlier and pleasant to talk to. ...
Gothic Art Gothic Art is the style of art produced in Europe from the middle ages up to the beginning of the Renaissance. ... In the late 14th century, anticipating the Renaissance, Gothic Art evolved toward a more secular style known as International Gothic. Although superseded by Renaissance art, there was a Gothic Revival in the 18th and 19th centuries, which was largely rooted in nostalgia. ... One of Giotto's best known works is Christ Entering Jerusalem 1304-1306 Fresco.Capella degli Scrovegni, Padua, It...
When one feels tied up with his or her life, it is good to decide to take a break and travel abroad. I will not say that this is what I always do when I am feeling stressed out but it surely serves as a time for relaxation and above all, a truly enriching cultural experience. My first vacation ...
VOCABULARY Archaeology: the scientific study of ancient people and cultures principally revealed through excavation. Cromlech: a circle of megaliths. Henge: a Neolithic monument, characterized by a circular ground plan. Used for rituals and marking astronomical events. Megalith: a stone of great size used in the construction of a prehistoric structure. ...
By the Renaissance period, the cartoons were very sophisticated, drawn or painted in great detail with specific instruction to the weaver about colors and tones to be used. ... A skilled weaver took two months to complete just one square foot, working with English or Picardy wool, Italian silk, and silver and gold thread. ...
