Baroque refers to a broad European artistic period from the 17th to early 18th century, marked by elaborate detail and expressive grandeur in music, architecture, and art. In everyday use, it also describes anything extravagantly ornate or complicated. The term originated in the 18th century as a pejorative for irregular, imperfect styles, and has since become a canonical descriptor in the arts. (2–4 sentences, 50–80 words)
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