In Baroque architecture, ornamentation was more extravagantly used than in Renaissance architecture. The Baroque style was characterized by intricate decoration, including curving forms, gilt work, and murals, and featured elaborate ornamentation in every aspect of a structure. Renaissance architecture, on the other hand, was more focused on balance and restraint, using ornamentation more sparingly and emphasizing symmetry and proportion. Renaissance ornamentation mainly featured classical elements such as columns, pediments, and pilasters, which were used in a more structured and orderly manner.
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