Baroque Literature: Lyric, Novel, and Theater
Lyric of the Baroque
Themes and Concepts
The Baroque lyric continues themes of love, morality, and satire from previous eras, but it also incorporates elements from popular and folk traditions. For example, the sonnet is used for satirical purposes. While Renaissance themes persist, a sense of disillusionment and melancholy pervades many works, reflecting a view of the world as an illusion. Common themes include:
- Beatus ille, Golden Mean, and contempt of court: Inherited from the Renaissance, these
Renaissance Lyric Poetry: A Renewal through Humanism
The Influence of Humanism
The resurgence of lyric poetry during the Renaissance was largely due to the spread of humanism. This movement fostered a deeper understanding of classical and Italian Renaissance literature.
Key Figures in Spanish Poetry
Francesco Petrarch, a prominent Italian poet, significantly influenced 15th-century Spanish poets like the Marquis of Santillana, Juan de Mena, and later, Juan Boscán and Garcilaso de la Vega. Garcilaso successfully integrated the Provençal tradition with
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Popular Lyric
Popular lyric plays a significant role in poetry from different eras, connected to the basic human need for expression. This is evident in the Catalan language song tradition, starting from the earliest periods.
From the 16th century, Catalan literature experienced a crisis in quality and quantity. During this time, popular and traditional literature gained prominence, representing and preserving the language. This type of literature has both a popular dimension (acceptance by the community)
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Baroque Art (1600-1750)
Origin and Characteristics
The word Baroque comes from the Portuguese word barocco, meaning “deformed pearl.” It describes a highly ornamented style of European art prevalent from around 1600 to 1750. Baroque artists, including painters, sculptors, and musicians, created elaborate and realistic works that emphasized emotions, feelings, movement, and contrast.
Architecture and Power
Baroque architecture reflected the power and wealth of the aristocracy and the Catholic Church.
Read MoreFranco-Flemish Composers and the Evolution of Renaissance Polyphony
2nd generation of the Franco-Flemish composers at this time and begin to imitate some techniques arise: Ocheghem, use these techniques and was accused of being too cerebral and complicated. Write the first Requiem Mass is preserved (not the Gregorian) is believed to the first version of the Hail Mary and it was music.
Write Deo Gratias: with 36 voices, their music being somewhat overloaded. He held various positions not only ecclesiastical but diplomats. From it we are 50 pieces.