Directory of Baroque Resources

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The predominant style of Western European architecture in the 17th century and early 18th century, found also in former European colonies. It is characterized by exuberant decoration, curvaceous forms and spatially complex compositions.

Subcategories

• Borromini, Francesco
• Churches
• Wren, Sir Christopher

Resources in This Category

• 17th-Century Architecture

  http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/17arch_europe.html
  Images from Prof Jeffery Howe, Boston College, of Rubens' houses and the Church of St Charles Borromeo in Antwerp, Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte and Versailles, France.

• Baroque Architecture

  http://www.greatbuildings.com/types/styles/baroque.html
  Images and information on buildings in the Baroque style and their architects, provided by Great Buildings Online.

• Baroque Rome in the Etchings of Giuseppe Vasi

  http://romeartlover.tripod.com/
  Vasi published 10 books of etchings of the monuments of Rome (1746-61), which can be seen here alongside photographs of the same locations today.

• St Paul's Cathedral, London

  http://www.stpauls.co.uk/
  The official site of the magnificent Baroque church designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. It has an illustrated chronology and 360-degree panoramas that require QuickTime VR.

• Triumph of the Baroque, Architecture in Europe: 1600-1750

  http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2000/baroque/splash.htm
  A virtual tour of the exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, United States, 21 May - 9 October 2000.

• Versailles

  http://www.chateauversailles.fr/
  Elegant bilingual official site offering history, guided tour via an interactive map, 360-degree panoramas, gallery of masterpieces and visitor information.

• Wikipedia: Baroque Architecture

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_architecture
  An illustrated history and description of the style.

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