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M1 Station 1 The Baroque (Year 8)
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PROFESSOR KNOWITALL’S LESSON ON THE BAROQUE ERA
“The ‚Baroque era’ is the period from
about 1600 to 1720. The word comes from
the ‚barrocca’, a pearl that is not perfectly
formed and seems more oval.
This style can be found in architecture, art,
literature, fashion and many other aspects
of life. Baroque style can be found all over
Europe.“
“The late period of Baroque, from 1720 to
1780, is called Rococo. Some people also
call it “Baroque gone mad” because here
the Baroque Style went crazy. Rococo got
its name from the French word “rocaille”,
meaning rocks and shells. Most of the
rococo decorations were natural forms
such as clouds, flowers, sea shells, etc. “
“People of the Baroque era
always thought about death.
The killings of the Thirty-Years
War (1618-1648) showed
people how short life could be.
Diseases like the plague killed
millions of people. At the time,
no one really knew why some
people died and others didn’t.
So many people thought
diseases were sent by God as a
punishment.“
“So many people became
religious to get God’s help (or
that of a saint) against diseases.
Many people went on
pilgrimages and had votive
pictures painted to thank God
when they were saved.
On the other hand, Baroque
people really enjoyed their
lives. Festivals and dances were
very popular.”
A plague doctor
Typical of Rococo Baroque pearl
Did you know? The plague killed 7,165 Londoners in only one week in the year 1665.