the baroque

noun

: a period in the 17th and early 18th centuries in which art and music was characterized by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements
The museum is exhibiting paintings from the baroque.

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St George’s Basilica in Victoria is one of the best examples of the baroque style popular on the islands. AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025 He was struck by the baroque architecture, walkable historic cities and the warmth of the southern Italians. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 At least, the baroque pearl necklace has been making a convincing case this summer. Selene Oliva, Glamour, 30 July 2025 Enormous live oaks shade many of the curving pathways, and sycamores, replanted during the 1990s renovation of the Capitol Complex, line the formal processional walk to the south of the baroque domed structure. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the baroque

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“The baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20baroque. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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