Igor Stravinsky and 20th Century Art

Igor Stravinsky

• Composer, pianist, and conductor
• Considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century
• Composed "The Rite of Spring"

The Rite of Spring

• Depicts the return of spring and renewal of the earth through a virgin's sacrifice
• Features short, folk-like melodies that appear as fragments
• Meter changes frequently, beat is unpredictable
• Primarily uses brass and woodwind instruments

Europe at the Turn of the Century

• A period of relative peace followed the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871
• Marked by advancements in technology (telephone, lightbulb, X-ray)
• The Suez Canal revolutionized trade between East and West

Impressionism and Expressionism in Art

• Two art movements that emerged as responses to modern life
• Impressionism defied traditional art rules, focusing on perception instead of strict forms and symmetry
• Expressionism prioritized feelings and used imagery to represent them

Impressionism

• Artists aimed to capture fleeting moments and impressions of light and color
• Often featured outdoor scenes with vibrant colors
• Considered by some to be amateurish or unfinished
• Notable figures include Édouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Claude Monet

Expressionism

• Focused on emotional expression and social commentary through gestural brushstrokes and arbitrary colors
• Notable figures include Otto Dix, George Grosz, Max Beckmann, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Lionel Feininger, Emil Nolde, August Macke, Max Pechstein, Kandinsky, Alfred Kubin, and Oskar Kokoschka
• Notable works include Edvard Munch's "The Scream" and Wassily Kandinsky's "Der Blaue Reiter"

Performance Practice

• Refers to the musical techniques employed in specific genres and eras
• Includes both written and unwritten techniques
• Influences how composers perform music

Setting

• Refers to the adaptation of literary work into music
• Includes both choral and vocal music

Composition

• Can be an original piece of instrumental or vocal music
• Can be classified based on structure
• Includes elements like musical notation, scores, melody, rhythm, and harmony

Roles in Music

• Composer: writes the lyrics of a song
• Performer: performs the music using instruments or vocals
• Audience: listens to the music and appreciates elements like melody, rhythm, and harmony

Atonality

• A musical style that lacks traditional harmonic concepts of a key
• Does not use standard scales or modes found in tonal music

Physical Activity

• Any form of body movement that requires energy
• Includes everyday activities like housework, walking, and playing
• Examples include walking, cycling, and dancing

Types of Physical Activities

• Aerobic Activities: enhance heart and blood vessel function, strengthen lungs (walking, dancing, jogging, swimming, cycling, sports)
• Flexibility Activities: improve joint movement range (yoga, qigong, Pilates)
• Muscle-strengthening Activities: boost strength and power (digging, lifting, hiking, pushing/pulling)

Exercise

• Structured activity planned for specific times to achieve physical fitness goals
• More tailored to specific objectives than physical activity
• Examples include swimming, brisk walking, jogging, cycling, and dancing

Types of Exercise

• Aerobic Exercises:* increase heart rate and breathing, build endurance (swimming, brisk walking, jogging, cycling, dancing)
• Strength Training Exercises: build muscle mass, improve bone health (squats, push-ups, lunges, machine exercises)
• Stretching Exercises: maintain flexibility (dynamic stretches, static stretches)
• Balance Exercises: improve balance, prevent falls (tai chi, yoga, standing on one leg, squats, leg lifts)

Benefits of Physical Activity

• Aerobic Exercises: promotes better sleep, sharpens mind, increases stamina, strengthens immune system, boosts energy and mood, reduces stress, lowers risk of chronic disease
• Flexibility Activities: improves circulation, enhances range of motion and flexibility, aligns posture, reduces stiff joints and muscle tension
• Muscle-strengthening Activities: increases lean muscle mass and bone strength, improves posture, enhances circulation, reduces risk of injuries and diseases

Benefits of Exercise

• Aerobic Exercise: relaxes blood vessel walls, lowers blood pressure, burns fat, lowers blood sugar, reduces inflammation, improves mood, reduces chances of chronic diseases
• Strength Training: strengthens body, promotes bone growth, lowers blood sugar, maintains healthy weight, Improves posture and balance, reduces stress levels, reduces pain
• Stretching Exercise: develops and maintains flexibility, increases range of motion, reduces risk of injuries, enhances circulation, lengthens muscles
• Balance Exercise: reduces risk of falls and injury, strengthens leg muscles, stabilizes movements, improves center of gravity

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Explore the significant impact of Igor Stravinsky as a pivotal composer of the 20th century, particularly through his work 'The Rite of Spring'. This quiz also delves into the broader cultural movements of Impressionism and Expressionism that emerged during this transformative period in Europe.