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Baroque Architecture __ An encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - illustrated - From Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_architecture

Baroque Architecture __ "The cultural production of the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries in the West is often described as "Baroque," a convenient blanket term. However the term is problematic because the period encompasses a broad range of developments, both historical and artistic, across an expansive geographic area. ..." You will find a text overview and slides. - illustrated - from bornemania.com - http://www.bornemania.com/civ/baroque_architecture/index.html 

Baroque Architecture | Real Virtual... __ A grand exposition of Baroque architecture with detailed text, panoramas, Quicktime interactive presentations and more. You may want to spend some time here. - illustrated - From Columbia University - http://www.mcah.columbia.edu/ha/html/baroque.html 

Baroque Architecture in France __ "Baroque architecture in France was not as exuberant as in Italy, but very important in its own right. Like the Italian movement, the French Baroque emerged at the scale of the city as well as the individual building." Essay with slides. - illustrated - From arch.mcgill.ca - http://www.arch.mcgill.ca/prof/adams/arch251/winter1998/ha/feb4/feb4.htm 
 
Baroque Architecture - Great Buildings Online __ You will find click-to-view images with basic information about each. - illustrated - From Great Buildings Online - http://www.greatbuildings.com/types/styles/baroque.html 

Baroque architecture in Rome __ "This is a directory of links to the pages where Baroque buildings are shown. The list is split in three sections in line with Rudolf Wittkower's Art and Architecture in Italy 1600-1750. You can see a similar directory covering Baroque Sculpture." - illustrated - from romeartlover.it - http://www.romeartlover.it/Facades.html 

Baroque Architecture of St. Petersburg __ "The inimitable beauty of St. Peterburg architectural ensembles and squares was extolled by many poets. The city dates its existence from May 16 (27, New Style), 1703, when the corner-stone of the Peter and Paul Fortress was laid. The city grew rapidly in accordance with a well thought-out plan. Its unique architectural monuments were created by the genius of such eminent Russian architects as Mikhail Zemtsov, Ivan Korobov and Piotr Yeropkin, and also by Western European masters - Domenico Trezzini, Bartolommeo Francesco Rastrelli, Alexandre Jean-Baptiste Le Blond, and others." The click-to-enlarge images willopen a new window. - illustrated - From russia-in-us.com - http://russia-in-us.com/St.Peterburg/
 
baroque, in art and architecture __ Overview, and bibliography with an introduction to the different periods and their characteristics. - From Infoplease.com - http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0806268.html 

English Baroque Architecture __ "The origin of the term 'baroque" is uncertain, though it may have evolved from the Portugese 'barocco', meaning a grotesque or deformed pearl. The term was originally applied derisively, much as the term "Gothic" was initially one of contempt." Here is a guide to great Baroque buildings in England. - illustrated - From britainexpress.com - http://www.britainexpress.com/architecture/baroque.htm 

List of examples of typical Baroque architecture __ A list of Baroque buildings including building name, location and architect along with links to more detailed information about each. - From absoluteastronomy.com - http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/reference/list_of_examples_of_typical_baroque_architecture 

Pictures/photos of Baroque Architecture __ Nice galleries of click-to-enlarge photos of Baroque architecture. - illustrated - From terragalleria.com - http://www.terragalleria.com/pictures-subjects/baroque-architecture/

 
St. Peter's Basilica __ An overview of this Baroque church with links to related materials. - text only - From absoluteastronomy.com - http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/reference/st_peters_basilica 

Triumph of the Baroque __ An excellent site where you may tour Baroque architecture from cathedral to private home in image and text. - illustrated - From nga.gov - http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2000/baroque/splash.htm 

Versailles __ "Built 1660-85 by Louis LeVau and Jules Hardouin-Mansart; André LeNôtre (gardens), Charles LeBrun (decoration) 36,000 workmen were employed to build the palace. In 1677 Louis XIV moved the court there." A gallery of click-to-enlarge photos of this Baroque palace. - illustrated - from Jeffery Howe - http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/versailles.html 
 

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