Short power point showing the various styles and transitions of architecture. Also includes models built by architects. This is a good piece to introduce a model building project with high school or college age students.
History of Architecture 2
Report by: Group 1 (O-I-C: Ralph Angeles)
DLS-College of St. Benilde
School of Architecture
2nd Term S.Y. 2015-16
February 2016
The Baroque Period of Western Music History circa 1600 to 1750 AD. It may derive from the word barroco in Portuguese meaning “irregular shape.” Originally used in a derogatory fashion to describe artistic trends of this time period, baroque has come to broadly refer to the century and a half beginning in 1600.
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2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
3. Baroque: Definition
• A period of history :1600 – 1750
• A description of artistic/musical style
after the Renaissance
• Originally a derogatory term:means
excessive ornamentation of art,
clothes, architecture, music.
4. Causes and Origins
• Counter reformation movement (glory
of the church)
• Rulers wanted a style signifying glory
• Artist’s desire to be more expressive
• Originated in Italy
5. Characteristics
• How does Baroque compare with the
Renaissance?
• Unique contributions
– Emotion/Religious fervor/Realism
– Dramatic (light and shade/perspective)
– Exploration of form (elaborateness,
exaggeration) but all in control
– Virtuosity
11. Different Countries, Different Styles
Present constant characteristics but acquires originality
in each country.
Zacatecas Cathedral, Mexico
In South
America,
indigenous art
is introduced to
complement
the typical
barroque
columns, pilars
and cornices
12. Rococo
Rococo was the
French interior
design answer to
the Barroque
movement.
Elegant and
ornate furniture
(shell like curves),
small sculptures,
ornamental
mirrors, and
tapestry
complementing
architecture,
reliefs, and wall
paintings.
13. THE PAINTERS
Masters of the light
• Caravaggio - Italy
• El Greco - Spain
• Velazquez - Spain
• Rubens - Belgium
• Van Dyke - Belgium
• Rembrandt - Holland
• Vermeer - Holland
• De La Tour - France
15. El Greco
• The Burial of
Count Orgaz
– Religious fervor
– Virtuosity (color)
16. Diego
Velazquez
• Las Meninas
(Maids of Honor)
– Perspective
– Virtuosity (detail)
– The art of
creating art
(similar to the
view of literature
making literature
in Don Quixote)
17. Peter Paul Rubens
Henri IV
Receiving the
Portrait of
Marie De
Medici
Rape of the
Daughters of
Leucippus
23. Baroque Music
Innovations
• Invention of Opera
• Homophony
• Development of the orchestra and types
of orchestration
• Development of new forms of vocal
music
• Development of purely instrumental
music
• New instruments
• Temperament
24. Invention of Opera
• Singing and orchestra work together
• Use of an overture, several acts, etc
• Size of the orchestra increased
• Homophony
28. Antonio Vivaldi
• “Red Priest”
• Details and complexity
• Operas
• Influenced Bach
• The Four Seasons
29. Johann Sebastian Bach
• Musical Contributions:
– Over 1000 pieces in every genre except
opera
– Cantatas (one per week for 8 years)
– Protestant themes (in search of God)
– Counterpoint/fugue
– Complex compositions (upside down)
– Hymns (A Mighty Fortress)
– Brandenburg Concertos
30. “Since the best man could not be
obtained, mediocre ones would
have to be accepted.”
-Leipzig town council member commenting on the hiring of
Bach
31. George Frederick Handel
• Oratorios
– Long text with chorus and orchestra
– No costumes and staging
– Developed after lack of interest for operas
• Messiah
– Overture
– Glory to God
– Hallelujah Chorus
