Influence of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods

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Influences of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods Patrick M. Young Western Governor’s University Influences of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods Over the centuries, we have been influenced by many different cultures. Different artistic styles and modalities were influenced by history, religion, culture, social climate, and economic environment, just to name a few. Different artistic styles also had influence on each other. Whether it was to break from the past or to emulate it, this is part of the history of influence of the arts. A couple of periods that have had influence on our culture that continues today are the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Both periods are distinct, but do have many similarities. Not only did these periods have influence on other periods to follow, but they also maintain a presence in our existing culture, arts, and architecture. It is a rare occasions when you can go anywhere without seeing something from one of these periods. It can be as simple as a painting or a work of literature. Or, it may be as complex as a church or even a state house. The influences from these periods are everywhere. The Renaissance period began in about the 14th century in Italy. It ended around the 17th century. This period was characterized by a more humanistic approach to the arts and even lifestyles. There was a renewed exploration of the past Greek and Roman cultures. The early scholars started leaning away from the study of Greek and Arabic teachings and came back to more of the Greek and Latin sciences and mathematics. Some refer to the Renaissance as a rebirth, as the root of the name suggests, and also view this time as a bridge to modern society. (Renaissance, n.d.) The Renaissance period influenced all aspects of life. With the attention back to early Roman culture, there was a movement in politics toward democracy. Paintings and sculptures

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