Baroque Splendour

Baroque Splendour is a comprehensive exploration of the Baroque period in art and architecture, written by James Reynolds. The book covers the origins of the Baroque style, its development throughout Europe, and its lasting influence on art and architecture. Reynolds examines the key features of Baroque art, including its use of dramatic lighting, bold colors, and grandiose ornamentation. He also explores the various forms of Baroque architecture, from grand palaces and churches to more modest townhouses and public buildings. Throughout the book, Reynolds provides detailed descriptions and analysis of key works of art and architecture, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they were created. With over 200 illustrations, including full-color photographs and detailed drawings, Baroque Splendour is a visually stunning and informative guide to one of the most important periods in art and architecture history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.