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    The document discusses the important general features of Baroque architecture. It lists seven features: 1) dramatic use of light and shadow effects, 2) exuberance of rich ornamentation, 3) large scale ceiling frescoes, 4) dramatic central projections of external facades, 5) interiors that are shells for painting and sculpture, 6) illusionary effects blending art forms, and 7) influential Baroque architects like Bernini, Borromini, Guarini, Le Vau, and Wren. The document is from an art and architecture course on Baroque architecture and its key characteristics.

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    The document discusses the important general features of Baroque architecture. It lists seven features: 1) dramatic use of light and shadow effects, 2) exuberance of rich ornamentation, 3) large scale ceiling frescoes, 4) dramatic central projections of external facades, 5) interiors that are shells for painting and sculpture, 6) illusionary effects blending art forms, and 7) influential Baroque architects like Bernini, Borromini, Guarini, Le Vau, and Wren. The document is from an art and architecture course on Baroque architecture and its key characteristics.

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    The document discusses the important general features of Baroque architecture. It lists seven features: 1) dramatic use of light and shadow effects, 2) exuberance of rich ornamentation, 3) large scale ceiling frescoes, 4) dramatic central projections of external facades, 5) interiors that are shells for painting and sculpture, 6) illusionary effects blending art forms, and 7) influential Baroque architects like Bernini, Borromini, Guarini, Le Vau, and Wren. The document is from an art and architecture course on Baroque architecture and its key characteristics.

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    arch 4103

    art & architecture V

    BAROQUE architecture
    Important General Features of
    Baroque Architecture:

    2. Dramatic use of light. Either strong light and


    shade contrast ('chiaroscuro' effect) or
    uniform lighting often with the sources
    hidden.
    3. Exuberance of very rich ornamentation.

    Arch 4103: Art & Architecture V. Course Teacher: Arefeen Ibrahim


    arch 4103
    art & architecture V

    BAROQUE architecture
    Important General Features of
    Baroque Architecture:

    4. Large scale ceiling frescoes.

    Arch 4103: Art & Architecture V. Course Teacher: Arefeen Ibrahim


    arch 4103
    art & architecture V

    BAROQUE architecture
    Important General Features of
    Baroque Architecture:
    5. Dramatic central projection of the external facade.
    6. The interior is often nothing more than a shell of
    painting and sculpture.

    Arch 4103: Art & Architecture V. Course Teacher: Arefeen Ibrahim


    arch 4103
    art & architecture V

    BAROQUE architecture
    Important General Features of Baroque Architecture:

    7. Illusionary effects that often blend painting and sculpture with the architecture.

    Arch 4103: Art & Architecture V. Course Teacher: Arefeen Ibrahim


    arch 4103
    art & architecture V

    Guarino Guarini
    architecture Gianlorenzo Bernini Francesco Borromini
    BAROQUE (1598-1680) (1599-1667)
    (1624-1683)

    Louis Le Vau
    (1612-1670) Sir Christopher Wren
    Arch 4103: Art & Architecture V. Course Teacher: Arefeen Ibrahim
    (1632-1723)

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