Barock

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D. Brabant and Marita Liebermann present a comprehensive exploration of the Baroque period, encompassing its historical, aesthetic, and intellectual dimensions. The first section delves into Baroque as an era, with contributions discussing its multifaceted cultural history during the long 17th century, political thought, and the significance of Catholic worship within the societal and cultural context of the time. The second section examines Baroque as an aesthetic concept, featuring analyses of metaphor and imagination in the poetry of Giambattista Marino, the interplay of power in theater, and the relationship between courtly fashion and urban consumption. It also reflects on sound concepts and aesthetics, Vivaldi's "Sacrum Militare Oratorium" in relation to Venice's representation and military politics, and the 18th-century appropriation of Baroque style in the visual arts of Moravia. The final section addresses Baroque as a mode of thought, exploring the origins of the Baroque concept in visual arts, the Baroque perspective on early Christianity, cultural perspectives through Pietro della Valle, and the knowledge arts of the Baroque era, particularly through Athanasius Kircher's scientific vision. This collection offers a rich and nuanced understanding of the Baroque period's complexity and enduring influence.