The Renaissance and the Baroque movements differ in a variety ways, but are similar in many others. The Baroque movement, as a response to the Renaissance, is normally considered to be more extravagant and embellished than the Renaissance era. Similarities and differences can be seen through various forms of art such as music and pictures. The Renaissance is considered a “rebirth” of ideals, driven by the Protestant movement called The Reformation, which protested many actions of the Catholic Church. The goal of The Reformation was a return to the high standards of Greece, as well as a focus on personal connections with the divine, named, humanism. It was much less embellished than the Baroque era. This can be observed in the Latin motet, …show more content…
This is because the Baroque style is recognized to be very dramatic, emotional, and ornate, as opposed to its preceding era. During this time, artists would use extravagant ornamentation to reflect the glory of the monarchs they served. For example, Bach’s “Wachet Auf” relied heavily on orchestra to add embellishments. Similar extravagance can be seen in the picture of the church taken in Guanajuato, Mexico. The church is full of fine details and specificity. The intricate carvings on the stone wall and door are equivalent to the orchestra in “Wachet Auf”. Both add details that make the works elaborate, rather than plainchant or a blank stone …show more content…
The Renaissance had simple melodies that involved few voices as opposed to the Baroque era which employs a full orchestra. However, both “Ave Maria” and “Wachet Auf”, have moments of long held notes and distinguishable vocals. A difference between them is that “Ave Maria” maintains these long notes throughout the entirety of the piece, but, on the other hand, “Wachet Auf” has moments of very short, staccato vocals, or no vocals at all in addition to these long notes. As for the pictures, the lake is a more relaxed scene than the ostentatious church. It is difficult to see fine details in the picture of the lake, it can be appreciated more as a whole than for its individual parts. There are no visible details; it is impossible to see each tree or leaf perfectly reflected in the lake. Alternatively, in the picture of the church, explicit details can be seen. There are figures engraved in the stone, and even the figures have details such as clothing and beards. These particulars relate to the Baroque era, while the picture of the lake relates to the Renaissance era. Just as the more detailed, “Wachet Auf” belongs to the Baroque era, “Ave Maria” belongs to the