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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 __ Collection of resources about Baroque architecture. - From about.com - http://architecture.about.com/od/baroque/Baroque_Architecture.htm

Baroque Architecture __ "If you are one of those people who is fascinated with Baroque architecture, this article is just for you." - From buzzle.com - http://www.buzzle.com/articles/baroque-architecture.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 | Real Virtual __ An interactive and detailed site about Baroque architecture. - illustrated - From columbia.edu - http://www.learn.columbia.edu/ha/html/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, 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

Category:Baroque architecture in Poland __ Index of articles and gallery of click-to-enlarge images of Baroque architecture. - illustrated - From wikimedia.org - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Baroque_architecture_in_Poland

Characteristics of Baroque Architecture __ What distinguishes Baroque? Learn here. - From life123.com - http://www.life123.com/arts-culture/art-history/baroque/baroque-architecture.shtml#STS=fzyapims.1ar8

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

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/

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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