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1 Baroque Dance & The Court of Louis XIV

2 Art at the Court of King Louis XIV
Blends Baroque & Neo-Classic Neo-Classic: “new classic”; revives Greek/Roman ideas Moderation

3 King Louis XIV & Court “Sun King” Set standard for upper class
Reigned as a god Set standard for upper class Artists hired for performance Louis liked grandeur Dinner ballets Foundations of classical ballet began Founded Royal Academy of Dance in 1661

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5 Rules at Louis’ Court At dances: 1. Dancers entered by rank
2. Couples danced by rank 3. The Minuet was popular * dance in three * also a composition

6 Ballet, opera, tragedy, and comedy reached new heights in the court of Louis XIV
Choreography: the arrangement of patterns and movements of dance

7 Members of Court Jean-Baptiste Lully 1623-1687 Louis’ court musician
Famous opera composer Created idea of conducting baton SHMRG EXAMPLE

8 Members of Court Jean-Baptiste Poquelin “Moliere” 1622-1673
Louis’ court playwright Irony: plays mock behavior of upper-class Moderation and common sense Tartuffe

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