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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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.
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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
The ’60s iteration borrows elements of the baroque bob—another popular chop, see Zendaya’s bouncy cut for a good reference—but with all the body, movement, and texture of the original.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 12 June 2024
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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
The ’60s iteration borrows elements of the baroque bob—another popular chop, see Zendaya’s bouncy cut for a good reference—but with all the body, movement, and texture of the original.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 12 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for the baroque
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“The baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20baroque. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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