Baroque Architecture Characteristics

churrigueresco Architecture CharacteristicsIntroductionThe Baroque period took the humanist Roman view of Renaissance architecture and showed it in a new rhetorical, theatrical and sculptural fashion they expressed the triumph of absolutist church and state. The briny view of Baroque architecture was more pertain slightly color, light and shade, sculptural values and intensity which could be seen in its characteristics. Baroque is defined periods in literature as well as unison however critics perceived it to be unstructured, over ornamented, theatrical and grotesque. Although many things influenced the Baroque period it was also influenced by religion as well as the countries politics. Architects were fire in the space of the unfolding universe as well as the workings of the mind and attempted to portray passions of the soul through facial expressions.FeaturesThe features of the fancy era showed long, narrow naves that were replaced by a broader, or occasionally with circular forms. It displayed dramatic use of light that could be either strong light-and-shade contrast (known as chiaroscuro) effectuate or they utilize uniform lighting by means of several windows. Another feature was opulent use of ornaments (puttos made of wood (often gimcrack), plaster or stucco, marble or faux finishing), they used large-scale ceiling frescoes and Baroques external faade is often characterized by a dramatic central projection, however the inner(a) is often no more than a shell for painting and sculpture which was seen in the late Baroque period. Baroque features also include illusory effects alike trompe loeil and the blending of painting and architecture and in other countries such as Bavaria, Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian the Baroque style persuadeed, pear domes that were are ubiquitous.CharacteristicsThe main characteristics for the Baroque era were energy, spectacular amounts of tension and a sense of movement from the buildings. Its painting, sculpture and a rchitecture evolved from mannerism and broke away from the rules of contemporary architecture, they demanded freedom to plan, project and coiffure their buildings with what they wanted. Columns had twisted shafts which were placed in front of pilasters sur refreshed by cornices and covered with curved and broken pediments. They contained over the top and often unsuitable details with mould decoration. Interiors had gilded sculptures often in awkward poses the architecture was noted for its curved lines. Many of Baroques additions were finished in bronze, marble, gold and silver. Baroque had a dynamic learn and feel to its design it was a useful classification for isolating the tendencies and products of stylistic change. It was seen as spacious, brilliant, theatrical, passionate, sensual, ecstatic, opulent, extravagant, versatile and virtuoso. It was an age of expanding upon following on an age of discovery, its expansion led to still further discovery about architectural desi gn and decoration.Section A InteriorsS.Maria Della Salute (1631-1682)The interior of S.Maria Della Salute is a very nigh(a) example of Baroque Architecture and design. It displays the Baroque essence in a way but is not completely over ornamented nor does it contain any unsuitable details. Marble is mainly used in the columns and the base appears to be gilded in bronze. Sculptures are carved from marble and stand high in the round of the dome. An altar apprize be seen and one might assume it is also gilded in bronze. It is an artwork in a way but it is not over the top in any way which can be seen from this view point.S.Pietro (1656 1667)The S.Pietro is another great example of Baroque architecture and design. In this video we can see the bronze altar that stands just in front of the apse, we can see paintings that are decorated with gold boarders, marble columns and high walls, the domes contain gold ceilings. Walls are decorated with sculptures in free standing positions in th e walls also made of marble. Light is given through high standing windows and the main dome from above through a sky light.Versailles (1660 1685)The Palace of Versailles is the most well known piece of Baroque Architecture and design known to date. It defines what the churrigueresco period was about. It was extravagant, sensual, dynamic, passionate (paintings), versatile and opulent. Decorations were not silver but pure gold. Soft fabrics, bright colours and beautiful sculptures decorated the interiors of the Palace. In the Hall of Mirrors as seen in figure 8 sculptures themselves were cast in gold high windows offered light and glass chandeliers hung from a ceiling decorated in painting and gilded gold boarders. In the Queens Chambers as seen in figure 7 one can tell that not even the bedrooms were kept simple. money was also used and to an extent it was overly used. The focus of ones eye is led to the gold decoration and not the architectural values of the building. The exterio r as seen in figure 6 one can see that the balcony railings were gilded in gold decoration as the sun makes this easy to see. Marble is also used on the faade of the building but it is mainly decorated in gold. Rich vibrant colours can be seen throughout the palace as seen in figure 7 of the Queens Chambers.Section B Interior DesignAlthough the Baroque era contributed to the great buildings we see today, one cannot forget about the interiors. Although lavishly decorated the interiors are very well designed to accommodate certain aspects. Architects need to think like that in order to obtain a good sense of what works and what does not. I believe interior design does actually hint about it along the lines. We design what we think the client would like and then get an idea if the client likes it of not, if not we simply make a few changes to get a crack feel and a better view of what they want. It is the same now as it is then. Interior designers design the space in which the client will be in every day. It requires a great deal of insight and a knowledge about a person, one might consider reading your client by talking to them, when you do that you can get better ideas. Simple designs often make better designs in these days however in the past if it was big, spacious and contained lavish decorations it was classified as good.ConclusionSo from looking at the baroque architecture one can say that it played a great role in the design of buildings today. Many people who obtain an over and above salary sometimes have one or two rooms that give remembrance to the baroque style. 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