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Main Article: ''[[Burgundian School]]''
[[Guillaume du Fay]] and [[Gilles Binchois]].

The foudnations for Burgundian music were laid by the organization of the chapel in 1384 by Philip the Bold. The surviving music is almost all choral, with the notable exception of the music for the [[basse dance]]s. Masses were the main occupation of the Burgundian composer, but most had a large number of secular chansons to their credit. Notable composers of this period are [[Antoine Busnois]], [[Guillaume du Fay]] and [[Gilles Binchois]].


====Poetry====
====Poetry====

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The 15th century saw a blossoming of culture in Burgundy

History

Language

Names

Main article: Burgundian Names


Arts and Sciences

Entertainment

Music

Main Article: Burgundian School

The foudnations for Burgundian music were laid by the organization of the chapel in 1384 by Philip the Bold. The surviving music is almost all choral, with the notable exception of the music for the basse dances. Masses were the main occupation of the Burgundian composer, but most had a large number of secular chansons to their credit. Notable composers of this period are Antoine Busnois, Guillaume du Fay and Gilles Binchois.

Poetry

Main article: Burgundian Poetry


Dance

During the 15th century the basse dance enjoyed an enormous amount of popularity throughout Burgundy.

Fibre arts

Clothing

Main article: Burgundian clothing

Primary Sources

External Links