[rollei_list] Re: Baroque (was: Question on operating and on screen for Rollei GX and Hood)
- From: Ardeshir Mehta <ardeshir@xxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 12:22:19 -0400
On 20-May-05, at 11:48 AM, Max Weisenfeld wrote:
> Time is relative.
>
> The word baroque is derived from the Italian barocco, meaning
> bizarre, though probably exuberant would be a better translation
> more accurately reflecting the sense. The usage of this term
> originated in the 1860s to describe the highly decorated style of
> 17th and 18th century religious and public buildings in Italy,
> Germany and Austria. The above is quoted from here: http://
> www.baroquemusic.org/bardefn.html
>
> The style of the Classical era is marked by many of these ideals,
> and it is reflected in a number of musical elements: Simpler
> textures: Homophonic textures (usually melody and accompaniment)
> became the standard. Contrapuntal texture was used sparingly, and
> for specific purposes. Simpler melodies: Classical melodies usually
> fall into even phrases, and often were organized into symmetrical
> "question and answer" structures. Quoted from: http://
> www.essentialsofmusic.com/
>
> So you see, with all their functions and controls, Modern Cameras
> are truly "baroque," while older mechanical ones are, as we are
> wont to say, "Classical."
Thanks Max! This is good information - much of which I did not know
before.
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