el barroco
baroque
Definition & meaning
The term barroco has two primary meanings depending on the context:
- Artistic and historical period: It refers to the cultural and artistic movement that dominated Europe and Latin America during the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. It is characterized by ornate detail, dramatic tension, emotional intensity, and a desire to awe the viewer through complexity and grandeur.
- Adjective describing style: In a broader sense, it describes something that is excessively ornate, complicated, convoluted, or intricate. It implies a lack of simplicity, often used to describe architecture, music, literature, or even personality traits that are overly complex or flamboyant.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It functions as a masculine noun (el barroco) when referring to the historical period or artistic style. It also functions as an adjective (barroco, barroca) to describe objects or behaviors.
Word origin: The etymology is debated. Most scholars believe it comes from the Portuguese word barroco, which means an irregular or imperfectly shaped pearl. This term was later used by art critics in a pejorative sense to describe the art of the 17th century as "bizarre" or "irregular" compared to the balance of the Renaissance.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
El edificio tiene un diseño barroco impresionante.adjective
The building has an impressive baroque design.
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