Some of the most important aesthetic principles in Baroque architecture include the use of dramatic lighting and shadow, ornate decoration and embellishment, the use of curves and round shapes, the integration of sculpture and other art forms into the architecture, the use of grandiosity and monumentality in scale, and the creation of dynamic, cohesive spaces. Baroque architecture also often incorporated theatrical elements, such as the creation of illusionistic spaces that gave the impression of movement and dynamism. Additionally, Baroque architects often used the contrast of light and dark and the manipulation of perspective to create a sense of depth and drama in their designs.
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