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Baroque building on the River Douro Portugal

Baroque architecture in Portugal lasted about two centuries from the late seventeenth century and eighteenth century. The reigns of D. João V and D. Joseph I of Portugal had increased imports of gold and diamonds, in a period called Royal Absolutism, which allowed the Portuguese Baroque to flourish. Baroque architecture in Portugal enjoys a very special situation and a different timeline from the rest of Europe. It is conditioned by several political, artistic and economic factors, that originate several phases, and different kinds of outside influences, resulting in a unique blend, often misunderstood by those looking for Italian art, but with specific forms and character. It starts in a complicated moment, with the financial effort of the kingdom channelled to the Portuguese Restoration War, after 60 years of Iberian Union. Another key factor is the existence of the Jesuitical architecture, also called "plane style". The buildings are single-room basilicas, deep main chapel, lateral chapels (with small doors for communication), without interior and exterior decoration, very simple portal and windows. It is a very practical building, allowing it to be built throughout the empire with minor adjustments, and prepared to be decorated later or when economic resources are available. Actually the first Portuguese Baroque does not lack in building because “plain style” is easy to be transformed, by means of decoration turning empty areas in pompous baroque scenarios. The same could be applied to the exterior. Subsequently, it’s easy to adapt the building to the taste of the time and place. Portugal Spring 2015. Baroque architecture in Portugal lasted about two centuries from the late seventeenth century and eighteenth century. The reigns of D. João V and D. Joseph I of Portugal had increased imports of gold and diamonds, in a period called Royal Absolutism, which allowed the Portuguese Baroque to flourish. Baroque architecture in Portugal enjoys a very special situation and a different timeline from the rest of Europe. It is conditioned by several political, artistic and economic factors, that originate several phases, and different kinds of outside influences, resulting in a unique blend, often misunderstood by those looking for Italian art, but with specific forms and character. It starts in a complicated moment, with the financial effort of the kingdom channelled to the Portuguese Restoration War, after 60 years of Iberian Union. Another key factor is the existence of the Jesuitical architecture, also called "plane style". The buildings are single-room basilicas, deep main chapel, lateral chapels (with small doors for communication), without interior and exterior decoration, very simple portal and windows. It is a very practical building, allowing it to be built throughout the empire with minor adjustments, and prepared to be decorated later or when economic resources are available. Actually the first Portuguese Baroque does not lack in building because “plain style” is easy to be transformed, by means of decoration turning empty areas in pompous baroque scenarios. The same could be applied to the exterior. Subsequently, it’s easy to adapt the building to the taste of the time and place. Portugal Spring 2015

Cordoaria Park in Porto

Cordoaria Park in Porto

Sao Joao Baptista church

Sao Joao Baptista church

Cordoaria Park in Porto

Cordoaria Park in Porto

Statue of King Joao I, Lisbon, Portugal

Statue of King Joao I at Figueiroa Square, Lisbon, Portugal. Statue of King Joao I at Figueiroa Square, Lisbon, Portugal

A coconut left on the beach , a closeup using the oceran as the background

Statue of King Joao I, Lisbon, Portugal

Statue of King Joao I at Figueiroa Square, Lisbon, Portugal. Statue of King Joao I at Figueiroa Square, Lisbon, Portugal

Cabrilho Monument

Cabrilho Monument in San Diego, California Against Sky and Water.

King Don Joao 3rd cloister

King Don Joao 3rd cloister

Statue of King Joao I, Lisbon, Portugal

Statue of King Joao I, Lisbon, Portugal

S. Joao natural park

Pine trees in s.joao park in pico island. Pine trees in s.joao park in pico island

Beach in Brazil

Beach in Brazil

Buzios beach, Brazil

Buzios beach, Brazil

Brazil beach

Church in Azores

Interior of the church of S. Joao - St. John - Pico, Azores. Interior of the church of S. Joao - St. John - Pico, Azores

Panorama of Tomar Portugal

Panorama of Tomar Portugal

Statue of King Joao I, Lisbon, Portugal

Statue of King Joao I at Figueiroa Square, Lisbon, Portugal. Statue of King Joao I at Figueiroa Square, Lisbon, Portugal

Joao pessoa, city in brazil

Wonderful places skyline of joao pessoa, city in brazil

Sao Paulo cityline, Brazil

Sao Paulo cityline, Brazil

View of Tomar Portugal

View of Tomar Portugal

Joao pessoa, brazil

Joao pessoa, brazil

Brazil beach

Church in Azores

Interior of the church of S. Joao - St. John - Pico, Azores. Interior of the church of S. Joao - St. John - Pico, Azores

Vase of flowers hanging on top of s.joao festival's decorations

Royal cloister of Batalha monastery

Royal cloister of Batalha monastery

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