The Baroque period makes a strong shift to a focus on instruments. Even the vocal genres have very important instrumental parts. How does this shift impact your perception of the music?

this is a good question! i'll do some research and come back when i have the answer!

well seeing i am an artist and i actually did a self portrait; i will describe how i painted it.   i used acrylic on a stretch canvas about 4 feet wide by 6 feet tall. i painted myself smiling in a soft pink long dress, white tile floor sitting on a white couch with a table behind and a vase of gorgeous flowers.   i also had a round white hat with a soft pink ribbon through it laying on the floor and on the table behind me was a lit candle. i kept it simple but soft and romantic.