The Italian Baroque Style During The Transitional Period
Baroque interiors quite varied from different places but still contained certain characteristics that made it stand out from the rest of the styles. Interiors embodied grandeur and luxury. It was a style for the upper class people, Prevailing colors are gold, red, yellow, blues, white, pink, rose. For the ceiling, coffered ones were mostly preferred. Baroque features also include illusory effects like trompe l'oeil and the blending of painting and architecture and in other countries such as Bavaria, Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian the Baroque style contained, pear domes that were are ubiquitous. In terms of their plans, more complex spatial forms were used which offered a sense of movement. Axial planning usually derived from geometrical figures/plans. High windows helped for lighting effects showing mysterious and diffuse effect. Floors are typically made from high-end materials such as solid wood or marble.
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Stucco, gilding and painting continues to be the primary decorative material and techniques. Italian Baroque interiors, on the other hand, were more monumental. It served as background for social events. During this period intimacy was not considered. They focused more on the ornaments. Fresco, stucco, carved wood and other materials were used to create the extravagant stage setting for this era. Also during that time, fresco was the most extensively used painting technique to portray
Stucco, gilding and painting continues to be the primary decorative material and techniques. Italian Baroque interiors, on the other hand, were more monumental. It served as background for social events. During this period intimacy was not considered. They focused more on the ornaments. Fresco, stucco, carved wood and other materials were used to create the extravagant stage setting for this era. Also during that time, fresco was the most extensively used painting technique to portray