Strictly speaking, Baroque architecture refers to an opulent architectural ... is the structural manifestation of a larger movement in art and design—commonly called the Baroque period—which ...

Throughout Spain, there are charming villages preserving the vibrant heritage of Baroque art. With their sculpted facades, ...

From southern Sicily to Puglia, Italy is full of villages and small towns where Baroque art has left a spectacular mark. Here is a must-see selection of historic villages for lovers of architecture, ...

However, while the Polish Renaissance (and Mannerism, its declining form) were to a large extent linked to the development of cities, trade and culture, Baroque art and architecture – of the Silver ...

This fear of unpainted surfaces was experienced, for example, by painters decorating Greek vases or artists decorating Muslim temples; horror vacui is also typical of Baroque art, including ...

The towns exhibit a plethora of late Baroque art and architecture of high quality and of a remarkable homogeneity as a result of the circumstances of time, place, and social context in which they were ...

Situated 14 km from the town, the Jesuit sanctuary, also dating from the 18th century, is one of the finest examples of Baroque art and architecture in the New Spain. It consists of a large church, ...

Cuba’s architecture has assimilated various outside influences over the last 600 years, mixing Moorish, Baroque, Art Deco and more to create strikingly unique cityscapes. Cuba’s architecture ...

The essence of Baroque architecture lies in its commitment to ... techniques and the inclusion of pagan elements in his art. The arrival of the Portuguese court in Brazil at the beginning of ...