Roman Baroque may refer to either:
* Styles in
Rome
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, established_date = 753 BC
, founder = King Romulus (legendary)
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of any form of the arts in the
Baroque period, roughly from 1600 to the late 18th century. Rome was a leading centre for
Baroque architecture
Baroque architecture is a highly decorative and theatrical style which appeared in Italy in the early 17th century and gradually spread across Europe. It was originally introduced by the Catholic Church, particularly by the Jesuits, as a means t ...
and
Baroque painting in particular.
* Styles in
ancient Roman art
The art of Ancient Rome, and the territories of its Republic and later Empire, includes architecture, painting, sculpture and mosaic work. Luxury objects in metal-work, gem engraving, ivory carvings, and glass are sometimes considered to be ...
and
Roman architecture
Ancient Roman architecture adopted the external language of classical Greek architecture for the purposes of the ancient Romans
In modern historiography, ancient Rome refers to Roman civilisation from the founding of the city of Rome ...
, mainly of the middle Imperial period, where many aspects of the modern baroque style are also found.
Baroque architecture in Rome