Art forms give humans a higher satisfaction in emotional release than simply managing emotions on their own. Art allows people to have a cathartic release of pent-up emotions either by creating work or by witnessing and pseudo-experiencing what they see in front of them.
Opera Form: Opéra buffa
When was it popular?- 18th century
What were the major characteristics of this form?- it was used for Italian comic operas
What specifically makes this form of opera unique or different form other forms? - Most operas were supposed to be serious, while Opera buffa was entertaining musical comedy
Which major composers wrote this type of opera?- Vinci, Mozart, Rossini, Duni
