Some of the most important design principles in Baroque architecture include:
1. Dramatic Use of Light and Shadow - Baroque architecture made dramatic use of light and shadow to create an emotional impact and highlight certain areas of a building.
2. Ornamentation - Baroque architecture features heavy ornamentation, with intricate designs, moldings, and sculptures that were often used to create a sense of grandeur.
3. Dramatic Scale and Proportion - Baroque buildings were often monumental in scale, with towering facades and grand entrances. The use of exaggerated proportions created a sense of drama and grandeur.
4. Dynamic and Fluid Forms - Baroque architecture featured dynamic and fluid forms that often emphasized movement and movement. This included spiraling columns, twisted baroque curves, and elliptical shapes that created a sense of energy and dynamism.
5. Ornate and Decorative Surfaces - Baroque architecture featured ornate and decorative surfaces, with elaborately carved stone, colorful frescoes, and intricate stucco work. These surfaces were often used to create a sense of richness and opulence, and to draw the eye upward to soaring domes and vaults.
6. Illusion and Trompe l'Oeil - Baroque architects often used illusion and trompe l'oeil techniques to create the illusion of depth and perspective. This included the use of painted murals to create the illusion of three-dimensional space and the use of mirrors to create the illusion of infinity.
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