HOA 2 Module 2: Spanish Baroque Architecture

Spanish Baroque

Dramatic

Spanish Baroque

Last architectural style that was influenced by Greek and Roman architecture

Spanish Baroque

Italian Baroque + French Baroque + English Baroque

Spanish Baroque

A type of Baroque style that is difficult to restore

Churrigueresque

Scrollwork

Churrigueresque

a Spanish Baroque style known for its intricate, decorative details in façades and altarpieces

Excessive Ornamentation

It emphasizes extravagant designs with twisted columns (Solomonic Columns) and dramatic sculptural elements.

Solomonic Columns

A helical column, characterized by a spiraling twisting shaft like a corkscrew

Jose Benito de Churriguera

He was originally a sculptor

Jose Benito de Churriguera

He pioneered the highly ornamental and dramatic Churrigueresque style, blending Baroque elements with intricate detailing and bold, elaborate designs

Churrigueresque

By popularizing this ornate style, José Benito's influence spread beyond Spain to Latin America, shaping the look of colonial architecture for generations. What is this ornate style?

San Esteban Altar - Salamanca

by Jose Benito de Churriguera

San Esteban Altar - Salamanca

1st Churrigueresque

San Esteban Altar - Salamanca

drew inspiration from Renaissance and Baroque motifs but pushed boundaries with bold, lavish details, particularly in altarpieces, where he experimented with twisted columns, sculptural flourishes, and a sense of vertical movement

Conjunto Palacio Iglesia de San Francisco Javier y las dos Plazas inmediatez - Nuevo Baztan, Madrid

by Jose Benito de Churriguera

Conjunto Palacio Iglesia de San Francisco Javier y las dos Plazas inmediatez - Nuevo Baztan, Madrid

“Palace-Church of San Francisco Javier”

Juan de Goyeneche

The Palace-Church, designed by José Benito de Churriguera in 1709 as part of an industrial and residential complex for?

Goyeneche Palace

The short term for Conjunto Palacio Iglesia de San Francisco Javier y las dos Plazas inmediatez

Conjunto Palacio Iglesia de San Francisco Javier y las dos Plazas inmediatez - Nuevo Baztan, Madrid

The palace showcases a sober, rectangular façade with balustrades and rusticated stonework, contrasting with the more elaborate Churrigueresque façade of the church, featuring twisted columns and intricate sculptural details around the entrance.

Plaza de Fiestas - Nuevo Baztán, Madrid

by Jose Benito de Churriguera

Plaza de Fiestas - Nuevo Baztán, Madrid

It served as a central space for public events and festivals, reflecting the Baroque tradition of incorporating grand plazas into urban designs to promote social interaction and community life.

Plaza de la Iglesia

by Jose Benito de Churriguera

Plaza de la Iglesia

intended as a religious and communal gathering space, highlighting the Baroque tradition of integrating churches with public squares to emphasize the centrality of faith in daily life

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Galicia

“Catedral Basilica de Santiago de Compostela”

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Galicia

Largest Romanesque interior

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Galicia

Gold interior

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Galicia

primarily designed by Bernardo de la Torre and Fernando de Casas y Novoa

Bernardo de la Torre and Fernando de Casas y Novoa

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral was primarily designed by?

Calixtus II and Germán de Moissac

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral early architects were?

Botafumeiro - Galicia

Botafumeiro - Galicia

One of the largest thuribles (incense burners) in the world, which is used during special religious ceremonies.

80kg (176 lbs)

Botafumeiro weighs about?

six men

Botafumeiro is propelled across the transept by a team of how many men?

Mexico, California. Filipinas

The 3 colonized places by Spain

Daraga Church - Albay

“Nuestra Señora dela Portería”

Daraga Church other term

Daraga Church - Albay

One of the best example of Churrigueresque

Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church

Daraga Church is officially known as?

Daraga Church - Albay

a historic church located in Daraga, Albay, Philippines, built by the Franciscan order in 1773.

Franciscan order in 1773

Daraga Church was built by the?

Volcanic stone

This beautiful baroque church is renowned for its stunning façade made of?

Daraga Church

The church features intricate detailing and a bell tower, making it a significant cultural and architectural landmark in the region, as well as a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists

Mayon Volcano

What volcano is in the backdrop of the Daraga Church?

San Juan De Dios Hospital - Intramuros

San Juan De Dios Hospital - Intramuros

The oldest hospital in the Philippines