Baroque Architecture

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What was one of the primary reasons for the encouragement of Baroque architecture?

  • To attract new followers to the Catholic Church (correct)
  • To promote the spread of Renaissance humanism
  • To reflect the simplicity of the Catholic Church
  • To showcase the wealth of European monarchs

What architectural element was characteristic of Baroque architecture?

  • Rectangular shapes and flat roofs
  • Geometric shapes and straight lines
  • Oval shapes and wavy lines (correct)
  • Minimal decoration and simple forms

How did Baroque architecture differ from Renaissance architecture?

  • Baroque architecture was more minimalist
  • Baroque architecture used more rectangular shapes
  • Baroque architecture was more ornate and theatrical (correct)
  • Baroque architecture rejected the use of columns

What was a key feature of Baroque church architecture?

<p>Vividly painted ceilings with symbolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of Baroque architecture on the average person's home?

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What architectural technique was used in Baroque architecture to create a sense of drama and contrast?

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Baroque Architecture

  • Developed in the late 16th to early 18th century in Europe, spreading to South America
  • Characterized by theatrical and immensely decorated style of construction

Key Features

  • Use of drama and contrast, particularly with lighting and twisting elements
  • Bright colors and vividly painted ceilings
  • Oval shapes on walls and roofs, creating a wavy appearance with a sense of motion
  • Massing of elements, such as grouping columns and decoration
  • Repeated architectural elements across a surface, like a wall
  • Distortion of figures, making them elongated, broken, or manipulated to stand out

Purpose and Context

  • Encouraged by the Catholic Church to attract new followers in response to the rising Protestant movement
  • Designed to convey a sense of symbolism, sensory mystery, and awe

Famous Examples

  • Saint Paul's Cathedral
  • Saint Peter's Square

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