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Baroque

Definition

(artistic, historical) Characterized by highly ornate, intricate, and elaborate decoration, often featuring sweeping curves, gilded details, and dramatic lighting; associated with the cultural and artistic style of 17th-century Europe, particularly in architecture, music, and visual arts.

Example Sentences

1The baroque cathedral, with its imposing dome and ornate frescoes, stood as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage.
2Composers like Bach and Handel were masters of the baroque musical style, known for its complex harmonies and ornate ornamentation.
3The palace's grand ballroom, with its gilded mirrors and intricate chandeliers, epitomized the baroque aesthetic of opulence and excess.
4Art historians have long debated the significance of the baroque period, with some viewing it as a culmination of Renaissance ideals and others seeing it as a precursor to the more restrained neoclassicism.
5In the realm of literature, the baroque style was characterized by complex metaphors, elaborate wordplay, and a general sense of dramatic flair, as seen in the works of writers like John Donne and Andrew Marvell.

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