The Baroque / Rococo
Baroque Periods
derived from a Portuguese word for a misshapen pearl
the late 19th century it was used mainly as a synonym for absurd' orgrotesque’.
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Baroque looks dynamic, Renaissance static.
spacious and dynamic,
brilliant and colorful, theatrical and passionate, sensual and
ecstatic, opulent and extravagant, versatile and virtuoso.
Baroque vs. Rococo
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-Color: Rococo style used
warm pastel tones (creams,
light blues, whitish yellows
and pearly greys)
-Rococo details were not
based so much on symmetry.
Graceful lines and curves were
used in huge quantities and
were often asymmetrical
c-shaped volutes.
-The wider use of flowers in
ornamentation
-Chinese and Japanese motifs
often used.
Characteristics of Baroque Architecture
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Dramatic Use of Light: Contrast between light and shadow to enhance forms.
Grand Scale: Large, imposing structures often with extensive ornamentation.
Curvilinear Forms: Use of curves and dynamic shapes, rather than strict geometrical lines.
Opulent Decoration: Richly detailed interiors with frescoes, sculptures, and gold leaf.
Symmetry and Balance: Although often complex, many designs exhibit a sense of overall harmony.
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Rococo
-Rococo details were not based so much on symmetry. Graceful lines and curves were used in huge quantities and were often asymmetrical c-shaped volutes.
-Color: Rococo style used warm pastel tones (creams, light blues, whitish yellows and pearly greys)
-The wider use of flowers in
ornamentation
-Chinese and Japanese motifs
often used.