Baroque Style

From Moscowiki

When Ukraine joined Russia in 1654, many Ukrainian architects and artists familiar with latest European architectural tendencies moved to the new capital. Accompanied by foreign architects, they brought Baroque to Moscow. 17th century introduced a new style in Moscow architecture – Baroque style. Architecture of the 16th century used to play up with space and volume; new style rose interest to ornamentation. Such details as intricate white-stone carvings, colourful tiles, bright wall paintings and rich colour contrasts became very popular.

Moscow Baroque style is found mostly in church architecture: Vysokopetrovsky monastery, Church of the Intercession in Fili, St. Nikolay’s Church in Khamovniki, the Novodevichy convent, etc. This style is often referred to as Naryshkinskoe baroque after Naryshkiny family, who donated money for construction of many churches; some were located in their own estates.

Moscow Baroque of the 17th century is considerably influenced by the Early-Russian architecture; 18th century version is closer to European Baroque style (Church of St. Clement the Pope, Tikhvinskaya Church of the Donskoy monastery and others).