Once derogatory, the name of this 17th century style may come from the Portuguese word for an irregular pearl
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17th century, Rome was the artistic capital of Europe, and the Baroque style soon 
... England's introduction to the Baroque style occurred after the Great Fire in 
1666... [DOC] [TLE] A Poet's Glossary: Baroque and the Plain Style [by Edward Hirsch ... [PAR] Apr 7, 2014 ...