churrigueresque
Definition
Adjective: * Having an extremely elaborate and ornate style of decoration, especially in Spanish Baroque architecture of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. It is characterized by dense, swirling ornamentation, complex sculptural elements, and a sense of dramatic, almost overwhelming detail.
Usage
The word churrigueresque is a specialized term used almost exclusively in art and architectural history to describe a specific, highly decorative style. It is a formal and academic term.
Examples
- The churrigueresque facade of the cathedral is a masterpiece of intricate stone carving.
- Art historians note the transition from the earlier Plateresque style to the more exuberant churrigueresque style in Spanish colonial architecture.
- The altar, with its twisted columns and profusion of gilded cherubs, is a prime example of churrigueresque design.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe any object or work that is excessively and intricately ornamented.
- Her writing style was churrigueresque, filled with convoluted sentences and elaborate metaphors.
Variants and Related Words
- Churriguerism (noun): The style or principles of churrigueresque architecture and decoration.
- Baroque (adjective): The broader artistic period and style to which Churrigueresque belongs, though churrigueresque is considered a particularly extreme and lavish subset of Baroque.
Synonyms
- Ornate
- Elaborate
- Florid
- Rococo (though Rococo is a distinct, later style)
- Overwrought
Antonyms
- Plain
- Austere
- Minimalist
- Spartan
- Unadorned
Adjective
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having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
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the building...frantically baroque-William Dean Howells
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