Baroque

By Eric Torrelles Martínez-Avial

  • Counter-Reformation

    Counter-Reformation
    With the appearance of the Counter-Reformation, the catholic church promoted the baroque in response to this protestan reformation.
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    Baroque

    The Baroque is a highly ornate and elaborate style of architecture, art and design that flourished in Europe in the 17th and first half of the 18th century. Originating in Italy, its influence quickly spread across Europe and it became the first visual style to have a significant worldwide impact.

  • Death of Queen Elizabeth I

    Death of Queen Elizabeth I
    Elizabeth I died on 24 March 1603 at the age of 69 after a reign of 45 years.
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    Philip IV

    Philip IV, was crowned king of Spain in 1621. He was the son of Philip III and Margaret of Austria. During his reign Spanish foreign power declined; he failed to regain control of the north Netherlands and lost wars against France. But at home he proved to be an important patron of the arts.

  • Establishment of the Jamestown Settlement in North America

    Establishment of the Jamestown Settlement in North America
    The first successful english establishment was set in 1607
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    Luis XIV life

    Born in 1638, Louis XIV succeeded his father, Louis XIII, as king at the age of five. He ruled for 72 years, until his death in 1715, making his reign the longest of any European monarch.
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    Vivaldi

    Vivaldi, was a composer, violinist, and Roman Catholic priest who stood among the foremost musicians of Baroque Italy. His violin concerti are regularly performed by contemporary orchestras—particularly The Four Seasons, one of his most famous pieces
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    Bach

    Johann Sebastian Bach, was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He enriched established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France.

  • The four seasons

    The four seasons
    The four seasons, composed by vivaldi, one of the most famous classical composition written ever was first performed in 1725.

  • Saint Mathew Passion

    Saint Mathew Passion
    The St Matthew Passion tells the story of the last days of Jesus. He is betrayed, tried, crucified and buried. It was first performed in 1727

  • Rococo

    Rococo
    The baroque ended with the appearance of the rococo. The rococo was an artistic movement that appeared in France