The Oxford handbook of the Baroque
When we hear the term 'Baroque' the first images that come to mind are symmetrically designed gardens in French chateaux, scenic fountains in Italian squares, and the vibrant rhythms of a harpsichord. Behind this commitment to rule, harmony, and rigid structure, however, the Baroque also e...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2018, 2018-2019
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Series: | Oxford handbooks online / Oxford handbooks online
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Collection: | Oxford Handbook Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | When we hear the term 'Baroque' the first images that come to mind are symmetrically designed gardens in French chateaux, scenic fountains in Italian squares, and the vibrant rhythms of a harpsichord. Behind this commitment to rule, harmony, and rigid structure, however, the Baroque also embodies a deep fascination with wonder, excess, irrationality, and rebellion against order. The Oxford Handbook of the Baroque delves into this contradiction to provide a sweeping survey of the Baroque not only as a style but also as a historical, cultural, and intellectual concept |
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Published: | 2018-2019 |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
Publication Frequency: | monthly |
ISBN: | 9780190678456 |