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1500
Modern Science
Modern science was born from the development of the scientific method, which allowed progress in many areas: mathematics, astronomy, physics and medicine. -
Period: 1544 to 1563
The religious Counter-Reformation
In Spain, the Baroque coincides with political decadence and the counter-reformation. The religious Counter-Reformation, initiated at the Council of Trent, and contrary to the Protestant proposals that came from northern Spain, had a decisive influence on the formation of this baroque mentality. -
Period: 1560 to
Economic crisis in Spain in the 17th
Economic crisis in Spain in the 17th century. Because of agricultural decline, wars and religious intolerance, all of which contributed to the country's struggle for stability and prosperity. -
1580
The theater
Literature experienced a time of great splendor during the Baroque. The most cultivated genres were: the novel (Miguel de Cervantes), poetry (Pedro Calderón de la Barca) and theater (Shakespeare). -
The baroque architecture
Baroque is an artistic style that originated in Italy at the end of the 16th century and developed during the 17th and early 18th centuries. At this time they built many churches, palaces, squares and gardens. -
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Scientific Revolution
The important movement that occurred during the Baroque period is the Scientific Revolution. The Baroque period, which lasted from about 1600 to 1750, was a time of important cultural and intellectual development in Europe. -
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Basso continuo
Basso continuo parts, nearly universal in the Baroque era, provided the harmonic structure of the music by providing a bass line and chord progression. The phrase is often shortened to continuo, and the instrumentalists who play the continuo part are called a continuo group. -
Crisis in Europe
The crisis of the 17th century is known as the economic depression that, with similar characteristics, took place in the different European kingdoms during that century. The causes of this process were diverse and are related to political and social problems that occurred at the same time.