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Baroque

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

West Facade
Renaissance west facade by Giacomo della Porta, 1571. Il Gesu, the mother church of the Jesuits, 16th century. Rome, Italy. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Quick Facts on Baroque
old-fashioned flower design element

Go Historic ID
112
Getty AAT ID
300021147
Term Type
style
Dates
c. 1600-1750
Child Terms
Early BaroqueHigh BaroqueLate Baroque