Baroque architecture, 1630-1750
Gian Lorenzo Bernini and collaborators, The Colonnade of Saint Peter’s 
Collonade embraces visitors like 2 arms of church
Simplified doric order but huge scale
Space allowing pope to bless people
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Francesco Borromini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane
The first building of this type
Corinph columns inside remind us about the columns outside the church
Geometric patterns
Symbolic reference to perfection
Windows make the space full of light
White and gold - colors of God and religion - spirit, glory, purity
The language of Baroque style relates to the power
It spreads quiackly around Europe and shows continuity
But there are no visible windows, the light comes from above
Combination of architecture, picture and sculpture
Borromini prefered poor materials - stone, stucco, bricks
Rococco becomes particularly popular in France
Medieval tradition: the dome as heaven
PIETRO DA CORTONA, Santa Maria della Pace the middle of 17 century
It is in harmony with previous nearby buildings
He tries to incorporate it to the complex - urban focused project - perfect urban setting
You cannot get how small it is until you enter
Borromini , Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza
New element - spiral lantern - kind of crowning (like the pope's hat)
The perimetre is intterrupted by multiple angles
Balthasar Neumann, Bavaria
François de Cuvilliés (Munich)
Light and clear, pastel tones
The figure of the viewer is multiplied by mirrors
Decoration has the same importance as architecture
Emotional reaction