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Main parts of Medieval Architecture

  • Military architecture
  • Romanesque
  • Gothic

Hungary

Surprisingly, Hungary is also in the list of the most important countries, with baroque buildings.

Spain

Granada Cathedral

Historical background:

BAROQUE (16th c. - 18th c.)

  • The catholic church started to lose supporters.
  • Architecture: part of Counter-Reformation
  • More gold from the Americas, can be used as building material

Honorable mentions of Baroque architecture around the world

Historical Background:

MEDIEVAL (10th c. - 16th c.)

  • Believers wanted to feel protected from all harms.
  • Lots of diseases were spreading because of the lack of sanitation.
  • The catholic church was by far the strongest.

Italy

St. Peter's square, Vatican

Comparison

Baroque

Medieval

HUGE

almost none

roman: not high, gothic: high

high

many, and fascinating

almost none

  • Usage/amount of gold:
  • Height:
  • Paintings:
  • Purpose:
  • My own opinion:

make supporters gasp

praying

noting special

pure beauty

Main Characteristics of Baroque architecture

  • Dramatic intensity
  • Express the power of the church
  • Make the visitor feel small and vulnerable
  • Represent the majesty of God

Differences of Medieval and Baroque architecture

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