Showing posts with label Rococo Revival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rococo Revival. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Fox Theater Details




I love the ornament of the Fox Theater in Grand Center, but I get annoyed every time I hear its architecture described as Byzantine-Moresque. What the heck is that?In reality, it clearly shows the influence of the Churrigueresque style of Spain, a late Rococo, exuberant explosion of design and ornament.Take the time when you can to really look at this building, as it is dramatic as the movies it once showed.

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