Baroque

Baroque

1. Geography

   • Europe
   • America

2. Time's Characteristics

   • Religious & political conflicts
   • Climatic & econominal crisis
   • War: France, Spain, England
   • Astrological discovers
   • Scientific development
   • Demographical crisis
   • Absolute monarchy
   • Catholic reformation

3. Architectural Characteristics

   • Circular or eliptical naves
   • Dramatic use of light
   • Excesive decoration
   • Modified classical orders
   • Frescoes
   • Scenary
   • Sculture and painting blends
   • Light and shadow
   • Perspective
   • Illusory effects
   • Trompe-F oeil
   • Different type of arches
     • Round
     • Segmental
     • 3 centers
     • Eliptical
   • Monumental scale
   • Columns
     • Isolated
     • Pilasters
     • Caryatids
     • Salomonic
     • Estipite
   • Opulence
   • Materials
     • Ashlar
     • Brick
     • Marble
     • Bronce
   • Movement
   • Dynamic, organic
   • Eliptical domes
   • Palaces & churches
   • Form + Funtion -

4. Countries

   • France
     • Characteristics
       • Elegant
       • Order
       • Rational
       • Rectilinear model
       • Closer to classicim
       • Horizonal
       • Central area
       • Gardens
     • Versailles
       • Absolute monarchy
       • Economical ambitions
       • Radiating
       • Hall of mirrors
     • Louvre
       • Le van and Perrault
   • Italy
     • Characteristics
       • Rome - main center
       • Grand structure
       • Curving shapes
       • Landscape
     • Architects
       • Carlo Maderno
       • Gian Lorenzo Bernini
       • Francesco Borromini
       • Guarino Guarini
   • English
     • Characteristics
       • Elegant
       • Domes divided in 3
       • Central core
       • Projecting pavilion
       • Corner Towers
       • Advance facade
     • Main works
       • Saint Paul's Cathedral
       • Greenwich Hospital
       • Banqueting house