Baroque Architectural Style

Features Of Baroque Architecture

(the white posts in middle of house, used i this case to support the
overhang of the roof, and for looks)

Columns : Beams or structures that

are vertical and support another
structure.

www.lib.virginia.edu/dic/colls/arh102/Intro/intro.html

(The 2 symmetrical towers int he front of the church, this is a very

good example of the main use of towers)
Towers : This is a feature that is
found on many churches, they are
usually found on the top of a
building and they go up higher than
the roof, they may be small rooms, or
just open balconys to look out from.

www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2000/baroque/indepth3.htm

(The dome in this picture is clearly visible, there are many

variations of domes, this one has a pointed tip design)
Domes : a roof, or part of a roof top,
that has a circle shape and the circle
is visible because it stands out above
the main roof, a roof could be one
big dome itself.
www.lib.virginia.edu/dic/colls/arh102/Intro/intro.html

Oval windows : windows that (There are many oval shaped windows in this picture, these type of
portray the shape of an egg, at either windows are the the windows that contain the oval shape on the
top.)
the top of the window, bottom of the
window, or both.
 russia-in-us.com/St.Peterburg

( The twisted column in this pictureis used for a doorway, but they
can be used for the same purposes as regular columns.)

Twisted Columns : Columns or

supprts that have a spiral pattern
going up or down the column.

www.tam.itesm.mx/~jdorante/art/barroco/ibaroc22.htm

( Many different shapes used in the design of this

building, squares triangles, and unusal shapes)

Many Different Shapes: when designing buildings

the architects would use as many shapes as they
could to give a feeling of happiness and lightness.

www.lib.virginia.edu/dic/colls/arh102/four/four.html

( This is a perfect example of the high number of

windows used in one building.)

Large Amount Of Windows : This was done to

give the building or residence a feeling of
liveliness and light, rather than confinement.

www.lib.virginia.edu/dic/coll
s/arh102/sixteen

References
www.encarta.com
University of Virginia, school of architecture
"The Book Of Knowledge",volume (A-1), 1982,
Grolier Incorporated.
Triumph of Baroque Architecture
By: Sean Power