Political authorities had a tremendous influence in the course of the Protestant Reformation. During the sixteenth century‚ the roles of authoritative figures who held political power and religious leaders were very similar. The dual roles of the monarchy and the church created an unstable political environment that became the catalyst of the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther was born on November 1483 in Eisleben‚ Saxony‚ modern day southeast Germany. He was born into a family of miners. Knowing
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Antonio Vivaldi was one of the most influential composers of the Baroque period. He‚ along with many other composers‚ created some of the earliest European music familiar to us today (What is Baroque Music?). The Baroque period can best be described as using the power of music to communicate (What is Baroque Music?). The composers used a single voice that was accompanied by instruments‚ as well as specifying the instruments used‚ to capture the importance of the relationship between tonic and dominant
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years humans have questioned their existence in the world. At some point in our lives we all consider the big questions such as ‘How do you explain the origins of the universe?’ ‘Is there life after death?’ and ‘What is the purpose of life?’ both Catholics and humanists have extremely strong views and points. In my report I’m going to be talking about these questions and both views on them‚ also their similarities and differences. As far back as history goes there have always been two sets of opposing
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THE BAROQUE AGE Social and Cultural Background Baroque is a term borrowed from the visual arts and one that is used in many different senses. The Baroque Era applies to the years between 1600 and 1750. The most famous composers of this time were Bach‚ Handel‚ Vivaldi and Teleman. Politically it was an age of magnificent absolute Monarch’s. The most magnificent of all was Louis XIV of France. Louis ruled from 1634 until 1713. During this time the need to create a national
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Surviving Paintings of Baroque Period *Works Cited Not Included Baroque style conveyed the dynamic spirit of the entire age. Derived from the Portuguese word barocco‚ which describes the irregularly shaped pearls commonly featured in the ornamental European decoration. Asymmetric compositions‚ strong contrast of light‚ dark‚ and bold illusion effects characterize baroque style. This style originated from Italy and came to dominate artistic production in the years between 16th and middle of 17th
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Phoenix HUM 130 Introduction The Catholic religion in the new world was led by ordinary men that wanted to form a church in similar structure to the church in England. Catholics during this time period were a minority as the first settlers of the new world were primarily Protestants. So Protestants during this time period outnumbered Catholics. Catholics wanted to keep the peace but at the same time they wanted their church to enjoy the
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Marburg Colloquy The year was 1529; and the Catholic forces of King Charles V (1500-1558) were nearing the end of their escapades in the south against the Muslim forces of Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566). In the North in the town of Marburg‚ Germany‚ the Swiss and German Protestants planned a meeting to form alliances and unite against the Catholic regime under the Pope and Charles V. For four days (October 1-4) the Protestant leaders of the day met at Marburg Castle by order of Landgrave
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Discuss how the Bible is a norm for the Christian faith. (See G. Baum’s New Horizons‚ pp. 35-50‚ and/or G. O’Collins’ The Bible for Theology.) In each religion‚ there are guidelines and standards that are recommended to be lived by. In Christianity‚ we as Christians find these guidelines in the bible. We look to the Bible to tell us what it is to be a follower of Jesus Christ. In most churches‚ the Bible is held to be the sole authority‚ using it to bring order to chaotic situations. Calling the
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Baroque Period through the Romantic Age Introduction When we look at Baroque Art we are looking at the art of the 17th century. There seem to be a strong influence on the spiritual activity; this art creates a form of energy‚ movement and passion. Artist were able to capture the essence in soul of what they were feeling and expressing themselves through their work. The Following three works of art focus on a religious content and are from the Baroque period. Image #1 “ The Raising of the Cross”
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Baroque 1) Rococo was a style preeminently evident in small works such as furniture‚ utensils‚ and small sculptures. Rococo is the last style of the French monarchies and was carefree and playful. Rococo art centered on romance and love and emphasized tonality‚ softness and rich colors. Rococo art contrasted Baroque art as it tended to avoid heroic events and religious iconography and emphasized Hedonism. The word Rococo derives from Rocaille‚ which means shell‚ and Rococo art used curvaceous
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