Baroque

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Renaissance west facade by Giacomo della Porta, 1571. Il Gesu, the mother church of the Jesuits, 16th century. Rome, Italy. Holly Hayes all photos →

A style of art and architecture in Europe and the New World from about 1600 to 1750, characterized by opulent decoration, emotion, and movement.

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Baroque
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 21, 2024