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单词 Churrigueresque
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Definition of Churrigueresque in English:

Churrigueresque

adjective ˌtʃʊərɪɡəˈrɛskˌCHo͝orēɡəˈresk
Architecture
  • Relating to the lavishly ornamented late Spanish baroque style.

    a Churrigueresque church
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This Cathedral was constructed in 1612 and the decoration of its interior, of a Spanish Churrigueresque style, is one of the main reasons to consider it as one of the most beautiful churches in Peru.
    • The facade, depicting Christ and the 12 apostles, is one of the finest examples of Churrigueresque architecture in Mexico.
    • Designed in the Churrigueresque style, the ground floor is wrapped in a brocade of ornamental cast iron.
    • The term Churrigueresque denotes a style that is visually frenetic and exuberantly detailed.
    • So intricate and so complex were Churrigueresque altars that few understand how the design was done.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from the name José Benito de Churriguera (1665–1725), a Spanish architect who worked in this style.

 
 

Definition of Churrigueresque in US English:

Churrigueresque

(also churrigueresque)
adjectiveˌCHo͝orēɡəˈresk
Architecture
  • Relating to the lavishly ornamented late Spanish baroque style.

    a Churrigueresque church
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This Cathedral was constructed in 1612 and the decoration of its interior, of a Spanish Churrigueresque style, is one of the main reasons to consider it as one of the most beautiful churches in Peru.
    • The term Churrigueresque denotes a style that is visually frenetic and exuberantly detailed.
    • The facade, depicting Christ and the 12 apostles, is one of the finest examples of Churrigueresque architecture in Mexico.
    • Designed in the Churrigueresque style, the ground floor is wrapped in a brocade of ornamental cast iron.
    • So intricate and so complex were Churrigueresque altars that few understand how the design was done.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from the name José Benito de Churriguera (1665–1725), a Spanish architect who worked in this style.

 
 
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