Baroque architecture

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/baroque-architecture

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the architectural style?Baroque architecture
2. What is the timeframe?Primarily 17th and early 18th centuries (c. 1600-1750)
3. Why did the Catholic Church use Baroque architecture?The Catholic Church used Baroque buildings to reaffirm its spiritual authority and inspire devotion. They created breathtaking displays of faith and grandeur to draw believers back.
4. How does Baroque architecture make people feel?Baroque architecture overwhelms the senses with curved walls, dramatic lighting, and rich materials. It makes people feel awe, like a divine presence or royal magnificence.

Chiaroscuro: The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art and architecture to create drama.
Trompe-l'œil: An art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion of three dimensions.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and laying out cities or large areas of land.
Counter-Reformation: The period of Catholic resurgence initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation.