Architectural Styles / European style, c. 1600–1750
Baroque
/bəˈroʊk/noun
Possibly from Portuguese barroco, an irregularly shaped pearl.
Definition
A theatrical style using curving facades, dramatic light, rich ornament, and bold spatial sequences to create movement and emotion.
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Structural & construction notes
Classical elements were stretched, broken, and layered. Oval plans, complex domes, and carefully placed hidden windows produced dramatic interior lighting.
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