The term Baroque refers to a style of architecture that

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The term “Baroque” refers to a style of architecture that developed along with absolutist governments in seventeenth century Europe. Works of Baroque architecture were characterized by opulence and grandeur and were often commissioned by leaders wishing to gain support in the race to expand their influence in newly-discovered North and South America. Because of its role in this early form of nation-building, Baroque architecture can be considered as much a tool of propaganda as a form of artistic expression.
If all of the statements above are true, which of the following can properly be inferred on the basis of them?

• Architecture of the Baroque period often served the purpose of increasing political power.
• Absolutist rulers spent much of their countries’ wealth on Baroque works constructed in North and South America.
• Baroque architecture was the first artistic style to be inspired by a new form of government.
• Older, less politically-influenced forms of architecture displayed little opulence or grandeur.
• Architects of the Baroque period could be more rightly considered politicians than artists.

How can we refer Baroque Architecture as Architecture of the Baroque period?

GyanOne · Answer

(A) clearly.

(A): If Baroque architecture contributed to nation-building and political support, they also increased political power. Correct. 
(B): We cannot say if much of the wealth was spent on Baroque works, or only a little. Incorrect. 
(C): This cannot be inferred. Incorrect. 
(D): We cannot say this. There may have been works that displayed as much opulence or grandeur but were not commissioned for other reasons. Incorrect. 
(E): The architects just created the works - they did not necessarily use them as tools for political power. Incorrect.

arps · Answer

HI Gyanone, my doubt here is how can we refer Baroque Architecture as Architecture of the Baroque period?

GyanOne · Answer

arps, 
The first line of mentions that 'Baroque' was a style that evolved in the 17th century. Therefore the time around this can be referred to as the 'Baroque period'.

unraveled · Answer

The term “Baroque” refers to a style of architecture that developed along with absolutist governments in seventeenth century Europe. Works of Baroque architecture were characterized by opulence and grandeur and were  often commissioned by leaders wishing to gain support in the race to expand their influence in newly-discovered North and South America . Because of its role in this early form of nation-building,  Baroque architecture can be considered  as much  a tool of propaganda  as a form of artistic expression.
If all of the statements above are true, which of the following can properly be inferred on the basis of them?

• Architecture of the Baroque period  often served the purpose of increasing political power .
• Absolutist rulers  spent much of their countries’ wealth on Baroque works  constructed in North and South America.
• Baroque architecture  was the first artistic style to be inspired  by a new form of government.
•  Older,  less politically-influenced forms of architecture  displayed little opulence or grandeur .
•  Architects  of the Baroque period could be more  rightly considered politicians than artists .

Answer A.

The term Baroque refers to a style of architecture that

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