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The combination of the Native American and Moorish decorative influences with an extremely expressive interpretation of the Churrigueresque idiom may account for the full-bodied and varied character of the Baroque in the American colonies of Spain. Even more than its Spanish counterpart, American Baroque developed as a style of stucco decoration.
Baroque architecture in Copenhagen (1 C, 27 P) D. Danish Baroque architects (6 P) P. Baroque palaces in Denmark (2 P) Pages in category "Baroque architecture in Denmark"
The Round Tower (Danish: Rundetårn) is a 17th-century tower in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV.Built as an astronomical observatory, it is noted for its equestrian staircase, a 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the platform at the top (34.8 meters above ground), and its views over Copenhagen.
Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark, c.1150-1300- The combination of simple unadorned brick architecture with copper spires of fanciful and delicate design is typically Danish. [ 6 ] Nidaros Cathedral , Norway , 1070-1300- Norwegian Medieval architecture was strongly influenced by journeymen English builders who have designed the western part of this ...
In Spain, the architecture of the first half of the 17th century showed the herrerian architecture heritage, with an austerity and geometric simplicity influenced by escurialense style. The Baroque was gradually introduced, especially in the ornate interior decoration of churches and palaces, where the retables evolved towards ever higher ...
The architecture of Denmark has its origins in the Viking Age, revealed by archaeological finds. It was established in the Middle Ages when first Romanesque, then Gothic churches and cathedrals, were built throughout the country. During this period, brick became the construction material of choice for churches, fortifications and castles, as ...
Segovia, Spain 1720–1740 Teodoro Ardemans and Filippo Juvarra: Würzburg Residence: Würzburg, Germany 1720–1740 Balthasar Neumann: Karlova Koruna Chateau: Chlumec nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic 1721–1723 Jan Santini Aichel, František Maxmilián Kaňka: Peterhof Palace: St Petersburg, Russia 1721–1755 Bartolomeo Rastrelli: Frauenkirche ...
Baroque architecture is a highly decorative and theatrical style which appeared in Italy in the late 16th century and gradually spread across Europe. It was originally introduced by the Catholic Church, particularly by the Jesuits, as a means to combat the Reformation and the Protestant church with a new architecture that inspired surprise and awe. [1]