Churrigueresque (Adjective)
Meaning
Having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation; "the building...frantically baroque"-William Dean Howells.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The cathedral's facade was a stunning example of Churrigueresque architecture, with intricate stone carvings and gilded details.
- The ornate details of the palace's interior were quintessentially Churrigueresque, with its elaborate scrollwork and mirror-smooth plaster.
- The Spanish colonial town was filled with Churrigueresque buildings, their bright colors and intricate stonework a testament to the region's rich history.
- The artist's paintings were heavily influenced by Churrigueresque styles, with their ornate borders and intricate patterns.
- The new government building's Churrigueresque design was met with both acclaim and criticism, with some calling it beautiful and others seeing it as overly ornate.