Antonio Vivaldi Nisi George Mason University Lec

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Antonio Vivaldi Nisi George Mason University Lec

1ST ONE

Directions: After watching Lecture 11: The English Reformation and learning about “Symbolism in Portraits of Elizabeth”, analyze the “Ditchely Portrait” (Links to an external site.) https://www.sartle.com/media/artwork/queen-elizabeth-i-the-ditchley-portrait-marcus-gheeraerts-the-younger.jpg of Queen Elizabeth I. Consider the following questions and answer in 1-2 paragraphs.

1) What does the portrait look like? (describe in detail!)
2) What does the Queen look like? What is she wearing?
3) What’s on the background and bottom? What do you think it means?
4) What sort of message do you think Elizabeth I is trying to convey about herself as Queen of England?

*Please use your own visual and critical thinking skills and avoid internet source, points will be deducted if you use any information from the internet*

Outcome: This activity is designed to help students understand the methods rulers used to portray their power in the Early Modern World.

2ND ONE

One of the major philosophical currents in Baroque music comes from the Renaissance interest in ideas from ancient Greece and Rome. The Greeks and Romans believed that music was a powerful tool of communication and could arouse any emotion in its listeners. As a result of the revival of these ideas, composers became increasingly aware of music’s potential power and cultivated the belief that their own compositions could have similar effects if they correctly emulated ancient music.

Directions: After listening to the selection of Baroque Music on Module 4. Answer the following questions in 1-2 full paragraphs:

1) What is your first impression of this type of music? Is it intense?
2) What emotions do you feel with it? (use specific song examples)
3) Do you think this type of music would be effective in the religious services of the Catholic Church? Why or why not?

Outcome: The purpose of this assignment is to explore and interact with the musical culture that developed during and after the Reformation in response to the changes in religion.