the baroque

noun

: a period in the 17th and early 18th centuries in which art and music was characterized by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements

The museum is exhibiting paintings from the baroque.

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Reflecting the symmetry of the baroque palace but at the same time utterly modern, the extension houses a museum for children and a permanent exhibition on the Dutch royal family. —

Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024 The little statues partially shield the baroque grandeur of the room, letting the eye wander from the block-like, almost pixelated creations, and out to the plane trees in the square. —

Miles Socha, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024 In other words, the serious volume that characterises the baroque bob is pretty natural for me. —

Keeks Reid, refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024 The Renaissance provides inspiration for the baroque bob, which embodies the ornate curves and intricate filigree work on imposing European architecture and artwork in the form of voluminous curves and waves, says Antiga. —

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the baroque