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Classical Period Cultural Trends Called the Age of Enlightenment or Age of Reason Scientific Method was developed during the Classical Period Emphasis on Rational Thought to solve problems Emphasis on Balance, Structure, Order as an ideal approach to life American Revolution and French Revolution occurred during this time: Gave people the power to govern themselves. People believed they could govern themselves by making rational decisions. They did not need a King to make all the decisions for them. Historical Figures: John Locke (philosopher), Benjamin Franklin (scientist and founding father), Thomas Jefferson (inventor, architect, and founding father), George Washington (first President). Mozart Symphonies, Mackerras, CD#2

Classical Period Artworks Paintings can look “posed,” like a snapshot Balance, symmetry, emotional calmness Classical (ancient Greek and Roman) themes

More Classical Period Art Portraits containing realistic detail became more popular:

Classical Period Arcitecture Symmetrical placement of columns, windows, and doors reflect the classical ideals of balance, order, structure.

Classical Period Musical Trends Emphasis on Balance, Proportion, Structure, and Form Develop of Formal Structures help composers to organize longer pieces of music. Rondo Form Sonata Form Theme and Variations SonataHandout.pdf The Symphony - Forms.mht Symphony and Concerto (larger multi-movement forms) become standard: Symphony: Fast/ Slow/ Minuet (Waltz-like)/ Fast Concerto: Fast/ Slow/ Fast Emotional restraint becomes important in music as well as visual art Composers: Boccherini, Haydn, Hummel, Gluck, Mozart, Beethoven (early works) YouTube - Joseph Haydn Piano Trio in G Major.mht YouTube - Mozart's Symphony no 40 - 1st movement.mht YouTube - Beethoven Symphony No_ 1 - Finale.mht