HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II September 13, 2024
BAROQUE
ARCHITECTURE Presented by:
Baniqued, Penny Khay
De Paz, Stephanie
Epiz, Jerome
Maunes, Windolyn
Padon, Kristan Carlo
Tomon, Yandi
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What is Baroque Architecture?
Baroque architecture, a dramatic and expressive
style, emerged in the late 16th century in Italy and
spread throughout Europe, influencing
architectural design for over a century. It was a
reaction against the austere and restrained style of
the Renaissance, embracing grandeur,
theatricality, and emotional impact.
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The High Baroque
The early Baroque period
(1625-1660)
(1590-1625)
Saw the development of a
Was characterized by a focus
more theatrical and grandiose
on realism and naturalism. The The Late Baroque
style. Artists like Gian Lorenzo
Artists like Michelangelo (1660-1725)
Bernini, who was both a
Merisi da Caravaggio used sculptor and architect, created
dramatic lighting and strong works that were both Saw a shift towards a more
contrasts of light and dark to technically impressive and decorative and ornate style.
create a sense of immediacy emotionally powerful. Bernini's This period was marked by
and realism in their paintings. Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, a the use of elaborate
marble sculpture depicting the ornamentation, swirling lines,
saint in a state of religious and a greater emphasis on
ecstasy, is a prime example of the beauty of the human
this style. form.
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Italian Baroque
Architecture
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History of Baroque in Italian
Architecture
The Baroque movement originated in Rome, Italy,
during the Counter-Reformation. The Catholic
Church, seeking to reassert its authority and influence
in the wake of the Protestant Reformation,
commissioned many Baroque works of art. These
works were intended to convey the power and
grandeur of the Church, and to inspire religious
devotion in the faithful.
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Examples of Baroque in Italian
Architecture
Architecture: Italy
They evolved from the Renaissance form
Movement toward grand structures with flowing, curving
shapes
Landscape was frequently incorporated
New elements as gardens, squares, courtyards and
fountains
Influence of the rebuilding of Saint Peter, in which classical
forms integrated with the city
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◇ Carlo Maderno
- He made the
Vatican's façade.
- His work destroyed
partially
Michelangelo's
design
- His work
combined the dome
with the creation of
an space where the
Pope could appear
publicaly.
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Santa maria della Vittoria
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Palazzo Barberini
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Santa maria della salute
◇ Baldassare Longhena
- He worked mainly in
Venice
- His design was
selected for building
Santa Maria della
Salute
- It is building of central
plan with a great dome
that became the
symbol of Venice.
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Saint Peter's square
◇ Gian lorenzo Bernini
- He created a fusion of
architecture, painting
and sculpture
- He used false
perspective and
trompe-l'oeil to impact
- He used a palace
façade that became a
model with massive
pilasters above a
rusticated base.
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San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane
◇ Francesco
Borromini
- His works spring
fromthe contrast
between
convention and
freedom
- He used tradition
as a basis, but not
as a law
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European Baroque
Architecture
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Characteristics of European Architecture
Emphasis on Movement and Drama:
Baroque architecture aimed to evoke a
sense of awe and wonder through
dynamic forms, elaborate ornamentation,
and dramatic contrasts of light and
[Link] Scale and Opulence:
Buildings were often massive and
imposing, featuring grand staircases,
expansive courtyards, and lavish interiors
adorned with intricate sculptures,
paintings, and decorative elements.
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Characteristics of European Architecture
Curvilinear Forms and
Asymmetry:
- Baroque architects favored
curved lines, flowing shapes,
and asymmetrical designs,
creating a sense of movement
and dynamism.
- Centralized Plans: Many
Baroque buildings featured
centralized plans, with a
central dome or other
prominent feature,
emphasizing the importance
of the building’s core.
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Characteristics of European Architecture
Use of Light and
Shadow: Baroque
architects skillfully
manipulated light and
shadow to create
dramatic effects,
highlighting
architectural features
and enhancing the
overall visual impact.
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Examples of Baroque in
European Architecture
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St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome Italy
Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, this iconic basilica exemplifies the grandeur and
theatricality of Baroque architecture. Its massive dome, elaborate facade, and intricate interior
decorations create a truly awe-inspiring experience
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Versailles Palace, Versailles France
This opulent palace, built by Louis XIV, showcases the Baroque style’s lavishness and grandeur.
Its expansive gardens, grand halls, and ornate decorations reflect the power and prestige of the
French monarchy.
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The Royal Palace of Madrid Spain
This imposing palace, built by Juan Bautista Villalvando, exemplifies the Spanish Baroque style,
characterized by its grandeur, intricate ornamentation, and use of local materials.
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The Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Vienna Austria
The Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Vienna (Austria): This church, designed by Johann
Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, is a prime example of Austrian Baroque architecture, featuring a
dramatic facade, a soaring dome, and a richly decorated interior.
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The Palace of Schönbrunn, Vienna Austria
The Palace of Schönbrunn, Vienna (Austria): This palace, built by Johann Bernhard Fischer von
Erlach, showcases the Baroque style’s elegance and sophistication. Its gardens, fountains, and
ornate interiors reflect the grandeur of the Habsburg Empire.
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Influence and Legacy
Baroque architecture had a profound
impact on European architecture
and design, influencing subsequent
styles such as Rococo and
Neoclassical. Its emphasis on
grandeur, drama, and emotional
impact continues to inspire
architects and designers today.
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French - Rococo
Architecture
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What is Rococo Architecture?
Rococo is also known as Late Baroque or
rocaille (French for stone rubble), is an
ornamental, flamboyant, intricately detailed,
and layered style of architecture that
emerged in the 18th century in Paris and
spread throughout France and Europe.
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History of Rococo Architecture
Rococo originated in Paris in the 1730s. The term “rococo” was initially used as an
amusing variation of the French word “rocaille,” which involved using little rocks and
seashells as adornment in decorative arts and grottoes, popular since the
Renaissance.
Rococo started in a more secular style in homes, where Rococo-inspired flourishes
were used to decorate entertaining salons. Then extended to more spiritual
buildings, heavily influencing churches built during this period in Portugal and South
America.
Toward the end of the eighteenth century, Late Baroque style architecture was less
in demand. Neoclassicism emerged in opposition to Rococo—Neoclassical styles are
all about symmetrical columns, buildings, and pieces. By the nineteenth century,
Rococo had fallen out of favor
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Characteristics
of Rococo
Architecture
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Rocaille - a French style
of decorative elements
that incorporated curves
as well as asymmetrical
forms based on the
shape of S’s and C’s.
Influenced by the
natural world, decorative
elements often
emulated the look of
shells, pebbles, flowers,
birds, vines, and leaves
such as acanthus.
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Imagery around
angels, musical
instruments,
pagodas, and
dragons.
Decorative
flourishes such as
frescoes, sculpted
moldings, scrolls,
and copious
gilding.
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Mixed wood types
and tones,
painted and
unpainted.
Use of trompe-
l'œil on ceilings
and often painted
to look like the
sky.
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Interiors featured a
light, pastel palette
including light
pinks, yellows, and
blues.
Mirrored glass,
crystal chandeliers,
gilded wall sconces,
stucco ornaments,
and boiserie (wood
paneling).
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Examples of
Rococo
Architecture
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Architect: Germain
Boffrand
Hotel de Soubise in Paris, France
Hôtel de Soubise is one
of the finest private
mansions in the Marais
district, with reception
rooms decorated by
Germain Boffrand and
paintings by Boucher,
Van Loo, Trémolière.
The Musée des Archives
Nationales
permanently displays
remarkable documents
from the government
archives as well as
alternating exhibitions.
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Salon de Monsieur le Prince in Chantilly, France
Decorated by Jean Aubert and completed in 1722, the Salon de Monsieur le Prince in the Petit
Château at Chantilly, north of Paris is another stunning example of fine Rococo architecture.
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Architect: Johann
Arnold Nering Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, Germany
The palace was built at
the end of the 17th
century and was
greatly expanded
during the 18th
century. It includes
much lavish internal
decoration in Baroque
and Rococo styles. A
large formal garden
surrounded by
woodland was added
behind the palace,
including a belvedere,
a mausoleum, a
theatre and a pavilion
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Amalienburg in Munich, Germany
The Amalienburg is an elaborate hunting lodge on the grounds of the Nymphenburg Palace Park,
Munich, in southern Germany. It was designed by François de Cuvilliés in Rococo style and
constructed between 1734 and 1739 for Elector Karl Albrecht and later Holy Roman Emperor Charles
VII and his wife, Maria Amalia of Austria.
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What is the Difference Between Baroque and
Rococo?
Rococo architecture was a lighter, more graceful, yet also more
elaborate version of Baroque architecture, which was ornate and
austere.
Rococo emphasized the asymmetry of forms, while Baroque was
the opposite.
The Baroque was more serious, placing an emphasis on religion,
and was often characterized by Christian themes; Rococo was
more secular and light-hearted.
Rococo architecture brought significant changes to the building
of edifices, placing an emphasis on privacy rather than the grand
public majesty of Baroque architecture.
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