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Term describing a style in art and architecture. Originally developed in Italy in the late 16th century.

Baroque architecture is characterised by basic symmetry with asymmetrical ornamentation and a combination of many art forms: architecture and painting, music and performance (often with a blurring of boundaries and attempts to play with the perception of the spectators). “Stone and mortar were often blended with statuary and painting; indeed it was difficult to see where one art left off and the other began” (Guisepi n.p.). Probably the most famous example of Italian baroque architecture is St Peter's Cathedral in Rome, designed by Giovanni Bernini (1598-1660).

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The Baroque Era In The Arts. Ed. R.A. Guisepi. Web. 16 Jun 2013. <http://history-world.org/baroque_era.htm>

"1600-1830: Baroque Architecture. History Photo Guide: Baroque Architecture". About.com Architecture. Web. 16 Jun 2013 <http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/ig/Historic-Styles/Baroque.htm>

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-Term describing a style in art and architecture. It developed in Italy in the late 16th century.
+Term describing a style in art and architecture. Originally developed in Italy in the late 16th century.
-The Baroque architecture is characterised by symmetry and enormous ornaments. Buildings are often arranged in oval structureswhich is supposed to appeal to the viewer’s emotions. The interior is usually decorated with colourful ceiling paintings.
+Baroque architecture is characterised by basic symmetry with asymmetrical ornamentation and a combination of many art forms: architecture and painting, music and performance (often with a blurring of boundaries and attempts to play with the perception of the spectators). “Stone and mortar were often blended with statuary and painting; indeed it was difficult to see where one art left off and the other began” (Guisepi n.p.). Probably the most famous example of Italian baroque architecture is St Peter's Cathedral in Rome, designed by Giovanni Bernini (1598-1660).
-The leading exponent of the Baroque architecture in Britain was [[Christopher Wren]].
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+== Sources ==
-"Baroque architecture." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1352473/Baroque-architecture]
-http://qanda.encyclopedia.com/question/baroque-81044.html
+''The Baroque Era In The Arts''. Ed. R.A. Guisepi. Web. 16 Jun 2013. <http://history-world.org/baroque_era.htm>
+"1600-1830: Baroque Architecture. History Photo Guide: Baroque Architecture". ''About.com Architecture''. Web. 16 Jun 2013 <http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/ig/Historic-Styles/Baroque.htm>
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