1. Development of Art in Europe
Medieval
Renaissance
BAROQUE

2. Medieval Art
Also known as the middle ages- Approximately 500 AD AD
Rome has fallen, Europe is struggling to regain order
Most powerful organization is the Christian church
People lived in fear of God and damnation
Giotto’s Lamentation

3. RENAISSANCE Time of great innovation in all academic pursuits
Takes place primarily in Italy starting in the 14th century
Emergence of Humanism
Human life is celebrated, admired
Religion still pervasive in the lives of people, but secular efforts are more appreciated

4. BAROQUE
Baroque
INITIALLY: derogatory term to reference the irregular, grotesque, and eccentrically redundant
TODAY: describes movement, curves, and elegance
Art forms become darker, more complex, and more abstract as individualism flourishes

5. VISUAL ART
Emergence of famous artists and works that are still discussed today
Subject matter is overwhelmingly Christian, over time it becomes more secular
Enormous advancements in Painting, Sculpture, Architecture

6. MUSIC
Medieval music was very much written to be used in church- Gregorian Chant
Renaissance music started to become more stylized and polyphonic, more useful as entertainment
Baroque composers work with symphonies to develop world wide acclaim, their creations become known as “classical music”( )
Dies Irae
Motet
Palestrina- Missa Brevis
J. S. Bach (German)
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Handel (German)
Messiah
Pachelbel (German)
Canon in D
Vivaldi (Italian)
The Four Seasons

7. DRAMA
Medieval plays were performed in churches and monasteries and had Christian themes
During the Renaissance, English Queen Elizabeth I promoted the rise of theater in Europe by hiring Shakespeare.
Baroque Drama became entertainment for royalty- often a very lavish spectacle, religion disappears in favor of humanism
Medieval- Cycle Plays- many separate stages were lined up. Each one performed a different biblical passage.
Renaissance- The Globe theatre and Shakespeare’s own company for theatre performances.
Baroque plays

8. DANCE
Medieval Dance was only done for the glory of God, Did not emphasize the human body
In the Renaissance, Dance became part of social gatherings. Certain dances were practiced for certain occasions by certain people
Baroque produced the “ballerina” who was a female star, as well as the continuation of dances that only were known and practiced by the rich
Medieval Dance at Conwy Castle
Branles, Lavolta, GALLIARD, PAVANE
Minuet, Contredance