1. Renaissance Art: The Renaissance art movement greatly influenced Baroque architecture. The concept of creating a sense of depth through perspective, classical motifs such as columns, pediments, and domes, and the use of natural light were all borrowed from the Renaissance style.
2. Roman and Greek Architecture: Baroque architects looked back to the grandeur and opulence of the Roman and Greek architectures. The grand scale, symmetrical design, and the use of classical elements were all borrowed from the architecture of the Roman and Greek era.
3. Mannerism: Mannerism, a style that emerged in the late Renaissance period, greatly influenced the Baroque architecture. The use of exaggerated shapes, distorted proportions, and dramatic lighting effects were all derived from the Mannerist style.
4. Gothic Architecture: The use of ornate decoration and grandeur in Gothic architecture greatly influenced the elaborately designed elements in Baroque architecture, including the use of gilt and stucco decoration.
5. Caravaggio: Caravaggio's style of dramatic lighting and chiaroscuro greatly impacted the use of light in Baroque architecture. His theatrical style was replicated in the grand spaces of Baroque churches and palaces.
6. Bernini: Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, a prominent Baroque artist, influenced the architecture of the period through his innovative designs of church façades, fountains, and statuary. His use of curves and dramatic effects were incorporated into Baroque architecture.
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