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The Baroque architecture is characterised by symmetry and enormous ornaments. Buildings are often arranged in oval structureswhich is supposed to appeal to the viewer’s emotions. The interior is usually decorated with colourful ceiling paintings. The influences of | The Baroque architecture is characterised by symmetry and enormous ornaments. Buildings are often arranged in oval structureswhich is supposed to appeal to the viewer’s emotions. The interior is usually decorated with colourful ceiling paintings. The influences of Baroque can be seen in Europe until the 18th century. | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 16 June 2013
Term describing a style in art and architecture. It developed in Italy in the late 16th century.
The Baroque architecture is characterised by symmetry and enormous ornaments. Buildings are often arranged in oval structureswhich is supposed to appeal to the viewer’s emotions. The interior is usually decorated with colourful ceiling paintings. The influences of Baroque can be seen in Europe until the 18th century.
The leading exponent of the Baroque influenced architecture in Britain was Christopher Wren.
Source
"Baroque architecture." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. [1]