Neo-Baroque
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Title
Neo-Baroque
Description
This term, coined by Frank Gehry, refers to the architectural style which maintains or revives key characteristics of Baroque style—especially the modénature (i.e., proportions and dispositions of the ornamental elements), but does not belong to the Baroque age in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The neo-baroque style emphasizes the excessive use of decorations and theatrical gestures with contorted poses. Besides, it usually accounts for the imposing and majestic appearance, the way grand official buildings, for example, palaces, government buildings, or theaters look like—given that the Baroque was well known for its contribution to the scenographic arts.
References:
Hisour. n.d. "Baroque Revival Architecture." Last modified n/a (8 May 2022).
The neo-baroque style emphasizes the excessive use of decorations and theatrical gestures with contorted poses. Besides, it usually accounts for the imposing and majestic appearance, the way grand official buildings, for example, palaces, government buildings, or theaters look like—given that the Baroque was well known for its contribution to the scenographic arts.
References:
Hisour. n.d. "Baroque Revival Architecture." Last modified n/a (8 May 2022).
Creator
Do Thi Minh Han
Citation
Do Thi Minh Han , “Neo-Baroque,” Augustus in Saigon!?, accessed October 23, 2024, https://augustusinsaigon.uni-trier.de/items/show/161.