Baroque Architecture in Italy
Baroque Architecture in Italy Introduction Baroque architecture is a unique pleasing style arose in Italy in the finale of 16 th century, and later on extended through Europe. It was a dramatic and extended form of renaissance architecture which was prevailing in Europe during 15 th century. The “Italian Baroque architecture were primarily found in churches and palaces in Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, and Austria”. It was more dramatic and theatrical in its outlook and appearance, hence it gained importance than old architectural forms. The baroque architecture was founded by famous architect Christopher Wren (“Baroque Architecture: Definition, History, Characteristics,” n.d.) . The most famous “extravagant style of baroque architecture are St. Charles Church Vienna, Schonbrunn Palace, Belvedere palace, old Vienna city hall, imperial stables, St peter’s Basilica Vatican, Church of the Jesu, Palace of Versailles and ...