Discussion 2: The Baroque Age

1.Why did the Baroque style develop differently in northern and southern Europe? 

2.What are the key characteristics of the baroque style in each region?

3.Choose a piece of artwork or a musical composition that was not discussed in the chapter  that you feel exemplifies each region’s particular baroque style (northern and southern).  Be sure to explain why this piece fits into the stylistic characteristics you described.  (Please provide the images or links to the music you select in your post).

All discussions must be written in essay MLA format and should be at least 3-4 well-developed paragraphs in length total.

This is not a research assignment. Students need to use their own critical thinking skills.  Any information referenced must be cited in MLA format. Referencing outside research, however, is STRONGLY discouraged.

Please answer questions with opinions, and please separate questions and answers.

Required Text: Adventures in the Human Spirit
Author of Text: Philip E. Bishop
Edition:  7th (older editions accepted)
ISBN No.:13: 978-0-205-88147-5