The Baroque style of architecture prevailed in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries and was characterized by elaborate forms and ornamentations. In painting, this is characterized by intense movement, energy, and restlessness.
The compositions of Baroque painting employs diagonal and zigzag lines that best express the vitality and movement quality of the baroque art.
Baroque style in architecture is marked by heavy sculptural, extravagantly ornamented facade. The gian twisted columns, broken pediments, ad a variety of motifs such as scrolls, scallops (shells), urns, angels, floral design, and ribbons.
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