churrigueresco

• Den überaus reich verzierten, ornamentalen Stil der spanischen Barockarchitektur und -skulptur betreffend, der nach der Bildhauerfamilie Churriguera benannt ist.

Relating to an elaborate, ornate, and highly decorative style of Spanish Baroque architecture and sculpture, named after the Churriguera family.

1. Elaborate OrnamentationC2formalart

   Relating to a highly ornate, intricate, and symmetrical style of Baroque architecture and decoration, especially in Spanish and Latin American art.

   Churrigueresker Stil

   • The cathedral's facade is a stunning example of the churrigueresco style.
   • Churrigueresco altarpieces are known for their dense, gilded ornamentation.
   • The architect favored a churrigueresco approach, covering every surface with intricate detail.

   Synonymebaroquedecoratedelaboratefloridornateoverwroughtrococo

   Antonymeaustereplainrestrainedsimple