Baroque Architecture(1st Edition)

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Martin Shaw Briggs

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ISBN: 116176996X, 978-1161769968

Book publisher: Kessinger Publishing

Book Price $0 : Baroque Architecture Is A Book Written By Martin Shaw Briggs And First Published In 1914. The Book Is A Comprehensive Study Of The Baroque Architectural Style, Which Originated In Italy In The 16th Century And Spread Throughout Europe And The Americas. The Book Begins With An Introduction To The Historical And Cultural Context In Which Baroque Architecture Emerged, Including The Counter-Reformation And The Rise Of Absolutist Monarchies. Briggs Then Delves Into The Key Characteristics Of Baroque Architecture, Such As Its Use Of Dramatic Lighting, Intricate Ornamentation, And Grandiose Scale. The Book Includes A Detailed Analysis Of The Most Important Baroque Buildings And Architects From Across Europe, Including Italy, France, Germany, And Spain. Briggs Also Explores The Impact Of Baroque Architecture On Other Art Forms, Such As Painting And Sculpture. Throughout The Book, Briggs Provides Numerous Illustrations And Photographs To Help Readers Visualize The Buildings And Details He Discusses. The Book Is Written In A Scholarly Yet Accessible Style, Making It Suitable For Both Students And Enthusiasts Of Architecture. Overall, Baroque Architecture Is A Valuable Resource For Anyone Interested In The History And Aesthetics Of One Of The Most Influential Architectural Styles In Western History.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important, We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting, Preserving, And Promoting The World's Literature In Affordable, High Quality, Modern Editions, That Are True To Their Original Work.