Baroque architecture in Russia
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Baroque architecture
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Russian_Empire
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| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
ornate details
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| gptkbp:commonName |
Dramatic contrasts
Elaborate facades Use of light and shadow Rich ornamentation Grand staircases Curved forms |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
National identity
Symbol of power Artistic expression Religious significance Expression of wealth |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
17th century
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Baroque architecture in Russia
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Orthodox_Christianity
gptkb:Italian_Baroque Western_European_styles |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:St._Nicholas_Naval_Cathedral
gptkb:Bartolomeo_Rastrelli gptkb:Peter_and_Paul_Cathedral gptkb:Kazan_Cathedral gptkb:Winter_Palace Matvey Kazakov Smolny Cathedral Domenico Trezzini Ivan Starov Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Frescoes
Fountains Statues Stained glass Large windows Terraces Chandeliers Gardens and parks Balustrades Elaborate altars Artistic murals Decorative ceilings Ceiling paintings Sculptural decorations Rich textiles Columns and pilasters Gilded elements Symmetrical_layouts |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Renaissance_architecture
|
| gptkbp:successor |
Neoclassical architecture
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| gptkbp:usesTechnology |
Brick
Stone |