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Term describing a style in art and architecture. It developed in | 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 structures. This was meant to appeal to the viewer’s emotions. | |||
The interior was usually decorated with colourful ceiling paintings. | |||
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"Baroque architecture." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1352473/Baroque-architecture] | |||
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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 structures. This was meant to appeal to the viewer’s emotions.
The interior was usually decorated with colourful ceiling paintings.
Source
"Baroque architecture." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. [1]