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Baroque period
A period in European art history lasting roughly from the late 16th to the mid-18th century, characterized by an ornate, dynamic style.
Das Barock entwickelte sich in Europa nach der Renaissance.
The Baroque period developed in Europe after the Renaissance.
Baroque style
The artistic and architectural style of this period, featuring strong contrasts, rich ornamentation, and an imposing effect.
Das Barock zeigt sich in dieser Kirche besonders deutlich an der prachtvollen Innenausstattung.
The Baroque style is particularly evident in this church's magnificent interior.
| gender | masculine der |
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| genitive | des Barocks |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Barock | – |
| accusative | das Barock | – |
| dative | dem Barock | – |
| genitive | des Barocks | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Barock' (Baroque) often appears at the beginning of compound words such as 'Barockkirche' (Baroque church), 'Barockschloss' (Baroque palace), or 'Barockmusik' (Baroque music). The component 'Barock-' indicates a connection to the period or its style.
An der Fassade der Barockkirche erkennt man typische Merkmale des Barock.
Typical features of the Baroque style can be seen on the facade of the Baroque church.
Use 'im Barock' (during the Baroque period) to place events or developments in time. 'Aus dem Barock' (from the Baroque period) is often used for works of art or buildings that date from this period.
Im Barock ließen viele Fürsten prächtige Schlösser bauen.
During the Baroque period, many princes had magnificent palaces built.
Im Museum sind mehrere Gemälde aus dem Barock zu sehen.
Several paintings from the Baroque period are on display in the museum.
To classify a building or work of art by style, the pattern 'etwas dem Barock zuordnen' (to classify something as Baroque) is often used. The work of art is in the accusative case, while 'dem Barock' is in the dative case.
Die Kunsthistorikerin ordnet den reich verzierten Altar dem Barock zu.
The art historian classifies the richly decorated altar as Baroque.
