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Baroque Architecture
A highly decorative and theatrical style that originated in Italy in the 16th century, characterized by elaborate ornamentation and dynamic designs.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Considered the father of the Baroque movement, he was a 17th-century sculptor and architect known for his major works in Roman Baroque architecture.
Chiaroscuro
A technique used in art to create dramatic contrasts between light and shadow, often employed in Baroque architecture to enhance visual depth.
Gilding
A decorative technique that applies a thin layer of metal to a surface to produce a lustrous, shiny finish, frequently used in Baroque art and architecture.
Curvilinear design
Design characterized by curved lines, allowing for flowing forms and movement, often used in Baroque architecture.
High Baroque Architecture
A phase of Baroque architecture (c.1650-1700) known for its opulence, grandeur, and dynamic movement, emphasizing emotional intensity.
Late Baroque Architecture
A phase (c.1700-1750) that featured intricate ornamentation and complicated forms, transitioning toward Neoclassicism and Rococo styles.
Church of Gesu
The Church of the Gesù in Rome, designed by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola and Giacomo della Porta, known for its dramatic facade and Baroque style.
Palazzo Carignano
A notable building in Turin, designed by Guarino Guarini during the High Baroque period, recognized for its elaborate architectural details.
Royal Palace of Caserta
One of the largest and most lavish examples of Late Baroque architecture in Italy, often referred to as the 'Italian Versailles'.
Oratorio dei Filippini
An example of Baroque architecture in Rome designed by Francesco Borromini, featuring unique concave and convex facades.
Frescoes
Mural paintings executed on freshly laid wet plaster, commonly used in Baroque interiors to add color and narrative.
Santa Maria della Salute
A late Baroque church in Venice, designed by Baldassare Longhena, noted for its dynamic facade and rich interior detail.
Flamboyant style
Characteristic of Baroque architecture, described as grand, elaborate, and emotionally dramatic.
Stucco
A fine plaster used for coating walls and ceilings, extensively utilized in Baroque architecture for decorative elements.