Baroque Period Flashcard

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What is the time period of the Baroque Period?

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1600 - 1750

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Which scientists were discovering new ways to explain the universe during the Baroque Period?

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Galileo, Kepler, and Newton

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What type of clothing did men and women wear during the Baroque Period?

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Wigs and coats with lace

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What decorated the buildings during the Baroque Period?

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Highly ornate trim

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What is the time frame of the Baroque Period?

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1600 - 1750

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What was a common theme in Baroque art and architecture?

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Ornamentation and decoration

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What was a notable feature of Baroque fashion?

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Wigs and coats with lace

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What did the patron decide for the composer?

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The kind of piece to write

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What role did the wealthy person or patron play in the patronage system?

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They paid the composer for each work.

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What is the script of an opera called?

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Libretto