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Beginning Of The Baroque Period
This period in history began roughly in 1600 A.C. when Catholic popes started funding the construction of grand cathedrals with magnificent architectural features to draw in more people. -
Ascension of Louis XIII to the French Throne
The son of Henry IV and Marie de Medici, Louis XIII (1601-1643 became king of France in 1610 upon the death of his father. His mother acted as regent for the kingdom until the young king seized power on 24 April 1617. -
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The Thirty Years War
The Thirty Years' War was a 17th-century religious conflict fought primarily in central Europe. It remains one of the longest and most brutal wars in human history, with more than 8 million casualties resulting from military battles as well as from the famine and disease caused by the conflict. -
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Construction of the Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV ruled France for 72 years, and at that time transformed Versailles by encompassing Louis XIII's chateau with a palace that contained north and south wings, as well as nearby buildings housing ministries. Versailles was built to impress. -
"Las Meninas" was painted
The painting Las Meninas represents the family, homely and intimate environment of royalty, whose center is the portrait of the Infanta Margarita surrounded by her small court. For this reason, it is today one of the most important works of the Baroque period. -
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Life of Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He is celebrated as the creator of many masterpieces of church and instrumental music. His compositions represent the best of the Baroque era. His death represented the end of the Baroque Period. -
The Four Seasons was composed
The story of “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi is truly important because it marks a transition in the artistic creation of the time, from the concerto grosso baroque to modern solo concerto. -
Ending Of The Baroque Period
The year 1750 is considered the end of the Baroque due to the death of Johann Sebastian Bach. His music is considered to be the culmination of the Baroque style.