Styles and their characteristics

Renaissance (1)

Humanism: human being have unlimited potential

Renaissance (2)

Classicism: Following Greek and Roman principles (balance, order, harmony, and symmetry)

Renaissance (3)

New space: Portraying depth by using atmospheric perspective, one-point perspective, and foreshortening.

Mannerism (1)

Abnormal subject matter

Mannerism (2)

Confusing narrative

Mannerism (3)

Unbalanced, crowded, accentral space

Mannerism (4)

Strange proportions

Mannerism (5)

Artificial colors

Baroque (1)

Emotion

Baroque (2)

Religious fervor

Baroque (3)

Psychological exploration

Baroque (4)

New and daring techniques

Baroque (5)

Movement

Baroque (6)

Ornateness and splendor

Baroque Music (1)

Major/minor notes

Baroque Music (2)

Vigorous rhythm

Baroque Music (4)

Virtuoso composers and musicians

Baroque Music (5)

Improvisation

Baroque Music (6)

Word painting

Baroque Music (3)

Terraced dynamics

Academic (1)

Serious and elevated subject matter (Greek mythology or Christianity)

Academic (2)

Rational, not emotional

Academic (3)

Clear and understandable presentation

Rococo (1)

Superficial pursuit of pleasure

Rococo (2)

Light and frilly

Rococo (3)

Shields rich from real social concerns

Neoclassicism

The revival of the classical style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music.

Classical (1)

Follows the classical style (A B A)

Classical (2)

Homophony “same voice” harmony and melody

Classical (3)

Easy, memorable melodies

Classical (4)

Gradual dynamics

Classical (5)

Clear-cut musical phrases

Classical (6)

Rules rather than improvisation

Enlightenment (1)

reason

Enlightenment (2)

individualism/freedom

Enlightenment (3)

Trust in science and human reason

Enlightenment (4)

optimism

Enlightenment (5)

belief in progress