Baroque

Renaissance Architecture was succeeded by Baroque architecture. The movement began in Italy, during the late sixteenth century. The style of Baroque was mainly to display the success of the Church. Baroque architecture was known to characterize the forms, lights, shadows and dramatic intensities of the Buildings. The use of lighting and the effect of it was known as the Chiaroscuro effect, where there is a strong distinction between dark and light, therefore enhancing either one. Also, since light played a big role in Baroque architecture, it was common to find various windows through out the church so light may peek in. The materials they used were mainly putti, wooden figures, plaster, stucco, or marble. The buildings are known to have large paintings on their ceilings. St. Peter's Basilica is the perfect example of Baroque, as all characteristics are present. The facade that surrounds the building has a central projection. I find Baroque architecture to be my favorite (amongst the ones that we have learned so far) because of how it worked its way into the Church. Also, it has a sentimental value to me because my grandfather said that he always wanted a Baroque house, so that is one of my goals in the future. Build one baroque house in his name.