For those that love a performance, perhaps no building style is more theatrical than Baroque architecture. “The origins of the word ‘Baroque’ are not entirely clear, but it is generally associated ...

In the study of architectural history, one noticeable pattern is the apparent oscillation between different styles and languages. When a more restrained trend dominates, the subsequent one often ...

Metamorphosed by its colonial riches, Portugal developed a distinctive Baroque style in the 18th century. Gilded altarpieces, theatrical facades and monumental staircases tell the story of a kingdom ...