Baroque

  • 1580

    Beginning of the Baroque

    Beginning of the Baroque
    The baroque begins to take shape in Europe, especially in Italy, as a reaction to the ideas of the Renaissance and humanism.
  • Period: 1580 to

    Formation of the baroque and its first manifestations.

    This interval marks the beginning of the Baroque, where the first artistic and literary manifestations of this style began to develop in Europe, especially in Italy. During this time, there is a reaction against the ideas of the Renaissance, seeking to express human emotions and complexities.
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    Development of baroque literature and architecture.

    In this period, the development of baroque literature and architecture stands out. The publication of Don Quixote de la Mancha in 1605 by Miguel de Cervantes became a literary milestone, representing the transition towards the modern novel and reflecting the social and cultural tensions of the time.
  • Publication of Don Quixote of La Mancha

    Publication of Don Quixote of La Mancha
    Miguel de Cervantes publishes the first part of his masterpiece, which is considered one of the first modern novels and a milestone of baroque literature.
  • Construction of St. Peter's Basilica

    Construction of St. Peter's Basilica
    Construction of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, an emblematic example of Baroque architecture, is completed.
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    Heyday of the Baroque in various arts, including music.

    Este intervalo representa el apogeo del barroco en diversas artes, incluyendo la música, la pintura y la escultura. Durante este tiempo, se construyen grandes obras arquitectónicas, como la Basílica de San Pedro, y se desarrollan composiciones musicales complejas, destacando figuras como Johann Sebastian Bach.
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    Leonardo da Vinci

  • Death of Johann Sebastian Bach

    Death of Johann Sebastian Bach
    Bach's death marks the end of the Baroque period in music, although his influence lives on in later classical music.