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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Given the baroque language of the text, not to mention the metaphysical events within the narrative itself, Dieter’s exact exploits remain open for interpretation.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
Surprisingly the baroque bob has been one of the easiest haircuts to work with on a daily basis, and my Dyson Airwrap has been invaluable.
—Keeks Reid, refinery29.com, 5 Feb. 2024
Reflecting the symmetry of the baroque palace but at the same time utterly modern, the extension houses a museum for children and a permanent exhibition on the Dutch royal family.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
Surprisingly the baroque bob has been one of the easiest haircuts to work with on a daily basis, and my Dyson Airwrap has been invaluable.
—Keeks Reid, refinery29.com, 5 Feb. 2024
Reflecting the symmetry of the baroque palace but at the same time utterly modern, the extension houses a museum for children and a permanent exhibition on the Dutch royal family.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
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“The baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20baroque. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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