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    The Baroque architectural style originated in Rome in 1600 AD and spread throughout Europe, superseding Rococo in the late 1720s. It was symbolic of the Counter-Reformation and used dramatic sculptural forms, complex compositions, and elaborate designs to showcase the prestige of the Catholic Church. Baroque architecture celebrated movement, complexity, and dynamism over classical balance and order through its use of ovals, dramatic lighting effects, and emphasis on energy and movement in both human forms and open, three-dimensional spatial designs.

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    The Baroque architectural style originated in Rome in 1600 AD and spread throughout Europe, superseding Rococo in the late 1720s. It was symbolic of the Counter-Reformation and used dramatic sculptural forms, complex compositions, and elaborate designs to showcase the prestige of the Catholic Church. Baroque architecture celebrated movement, complexity, and dynamism over classical balance and order through its use of ovals, dramatic lighting effects, and emphasis on energy and movement in both human forms and open, three-dimensional spatial designs.

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    arch 4103

    art & architecture V

    BAROQUE architecture
    Originated in Rome, Italy in 1600 AD.
    Superseded by Rococo style in the late
    1720's that began in France. Russian
    aristorcrats were impressed by Versailles
    in France, and incorporated Baroque
    ideas in the building of St. Petersburg.
    Elements of the Baroque style are found
    throughout Europe.

    The term 'Baroque' is derived from an ancient


    Portuguese noun "barroco".
    Barroco is a natural pearl that does not have
    single axis of rotation, hence deviated
    from the usual, regular forms.

    St. John Nepomuk, Munich


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

    BAROQUE architecture

    Symbolic to Counter-Reformation for the Roman Catholic Church that


    was faced by numerous revolutionary cultural movements at that
    time. An imposing way of expression of restoring Church's prestige.

    Also known as age of the ovals because of extensive use of ovals.

    New architectural concerns for


    COLOR, LIGHT & SHADE, SCULPTURAL VALUES AND INTENSITY
    characterize the Baroque.

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


    arch 4103
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    BAROQUE architecture
    Classical compositions aim towards Balance and Order among the elements that appear
    to be static within the boundaries. They reach for the truth of materials, clarity and
    simplicity.
    Whereas, Baroque compositions tend to celebrate the Multiplicity of Phenomena, the
    complexity in compositions. They are Dynamic and Open and tend to expand
    outside their boundaries.

    Trevi Fountain, Rome


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

    BAROQUE architecture
    Energy of Human form and
    Movement is dramatized in
    Baroque style.
    Classical forms were used in a more
    three dimensional forceful
    manner to create dynamic
    spatial effects involving an
    openness of structure and
    movement and also an
    imaginative control of light.

    Bishop’s Palace, Wurzberg, Germany


    Arch 4103: Art & Architecture V. Course Teacher: Arefeen Ibrahim
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    BAROQUE architecture
    Important General Features of
    Baroque Architecture:

    1. Broader and occasionally Circular forms


    replace the long, narrow naves.

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

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