Baroque Architecture

In this episode, we explore Baroque architecture, the dramatic and richly ornamented style that emerged in late 16th-century Italy and transformed churches, palaces, and cityscapes across Europe and the Americas. We examine its soaring domes, twisting columns, gilded interiors, and illusionistic techniques such as quadratura and chiaroscuro, along with the influence of masters including Bernini, Borromini, and Wren. We also trace the movement through its Early, High, and Late phases, from its Catholic origins to its regional adaptations and eventual evolution into Rococo and Classical architecture.