What does churrigueresque mean?
Definitions for churrigueresque
ˌtʃʊər i gəˈrɛskchur·rigueresque
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Princeton's WordNet
baroque, churrigueresque, churriguerescoadjective
having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
"the building...frantically baroque"-William Dean Howells
Wiktionary
Churrigueresqueadjective
Relating to a Spanish baroque architectural style that started in the late 17th century to the early 18th century; characterized by flamboyant ornamentation
Etymology: Named for José Benito Churriguera (1665-1725), a Spanish architect and sculptor
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churrigueresque
Churrigueresque refers to a Spanish Baroque style of elaborate and ornate architectural design that emerged in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Its hallmark features include extravagant decorations, detailed sculptures, complex columns, and intricate reliefs. Named after Spanish architect José Benito de Churriguera, this style was predominantly used in religious architecture, particularly in churches and cathedrals.
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Churrigueresque
Churrigueresque refers to a Spanish Baroque style of elaborate sculptural architectural ornament which emerged as a manner of stucco decoration in Spain in the late 17th century and was used up to about 1750, marked by extreme, expressive and florid decorative detailing, normally found above the entrance on the main facade of a building.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of churrigueresque in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of churrigueresque in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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