Baroque-Architecture_Finals.pptx

BARAQUE ARCHITECTURE

1. Baroque Architecture Manodon, Jarrel Martin B. Feria, Elijah P.

2. Baroque Dramatic lighting, dramatic colors, impressive painting combined with guild sculptures that make an effect like looking into heaven. Intentionally unfinished architecture elements and other distinctive features Baroque architecture is still one of the influential styles of architecture history. History Originated in the late 16th century which in the end of the renaissance period and left its place to rococo style architecture.

3. 3 PHASES OF BAROQUE ARCHITECTURE Early Baroque (1584-1625) High Baroque (1625-1675) Late Baroque (1675-1750)

4. This occurred starting in the 1584s and lasted until about 1625. Many early Baroque buildings more closely resemble prior works of Renaissance Architecture when compared to later Baroque structures. Originated in Rome Saw only increased work of architects in the Italian capital Gesu Church (1568–1580) Early Baroque

5. From 1625 until 1700 there was the High Baroque Period. At this point, the Baroque was extremely dominant in many parts of Europe and had really started to emerge within European Colonies in the Americas, India, China, and the rest of the Pacific. European Powers began to spend vast sums of wealth on Baroque Building projects. Dominant in Rome and reached France St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City High Baroque

6. Finally, from 1700 until about 1775, the Late Baroque Period emerged. Late Baroque buildings are typically even more detailed and complex than earlier examples. Its also in the Late Baroque Period you start to see certain elements of the Rococo Age emerging. Spread across Europe and eventually around the world. Trevi Fountain, Rome Late Baroque

7. Large Domes and Cupolas is generally position in the center of the building. Characteristics of Baroque Architecture

8. Painting stone facades with curvy walls often with vase-shaped balusters and heavy cornice. Unfinished or intentionally left unfinished architectural elements. Broken pediments above doors and windows. Decorative gilded sculptures. Statues often niches in the interior and exterior we made from plaster or marble and included high constructing colors and textures. Twisted columns. Large ceiling frescos and painting in the walls deal with mythological figures. (paintings were applied to the technique called TROMPE L’OEIL) Trompe L’Oeil – an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that depicted objects exists in three dimensions. Intense use of colors and rich embellishments. Dramatic use of light and shadows. Baroque period is one of the first time that the artist paid attention to ligh Finishes were chosen based on how the light would reflect. Plague Pillars erected to commemorate the end of the plague epidemic

9. Double-sloped mansard roof This rifling element is a key feature in French Baroque Architecture.

10. Static Dynamism Creating a sense of movement where there is none.

11. Architects and their Works

12. Gesu Church Designed by Giacomo Da Vingolla First example of Baroque architecture With is curve corner supports curvilinear lines, protruding leg structure and light and shadow place. This church inspired many churches in Baroque architecture.

13. St. Peter’s Basilica By Gian Lorenzo Bernini World’s largest church, it was built at a monumental scale in multiple places. The façade was designed by Carlo Moderano The elaborate decorated interior was the work of the Baroque Culture; Gian Lorenzo Bernini

14. San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane By Franceso Borromini Described as one of the ultimate masterpiece of Baroque Architecture. Designed by Francesco Borromini and was his first independent commission. The design of the church was quite unusual at that time because Borromini has to integrate several curves

15. The Palace of Versailles By King Louis XIV Ultimate example of French Baroque style A formal French royal residence and center of government, now a national landmark. Located outside of Paris

16. The Karlskirche By Johann Bernhard Von Erlach Located in Vienna, Austria Widely considered as the most outstanding churches in Vienna. The church is dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo, one of the great counter-reformers in the 16 th century.

17. St. Paul’s Cathedral By Sir Christopher Wren Designed by Christopher Wren One of the most famous structures and the epitome of Baroque architecture in England.

18. Les Invalides By King Louis XIV Complex buildings in Paris, France containing monuments & museums, all relating to the military history of France, as well as hospital and retirement home for veterans. Prime example of Baroque architecture.

19. The Cathedral of Santiago De Compestela By Juan de Alava, Rodrigo Hontanon , Vega y Verdugo, Gines Martinez, & Fernando de Casas Another building that was built for multiple centuries Though is started as a Romanesque building, gothic and Baroque editions were added as well. The main façade is a great example of Baroque architecture in Spain.

20. Trevi Fountain By Giuseppe Pannini & Nicola Salvi An 18 th century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome Considered as late baroque masterpiece and is arguably the best known of the city’s numerous fountain Designed by an Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini and several others.