Architektura barokowa Brazylii

The author of the article describes the most important phenomena in Brazilian architecture from 16th to 18th century with the special focus on baroque style. The location of monuments is presented on the beginning of the text and two the most important areas are pointed: Atlantic coast and Minas Gerais state in hinterland. The chronology of the colonial Brazilian architecture is described with emphasis on 18th century architecture importance. The division between secular and sacred architecture shows the great importance of the second one. The sacred architecture is analyzed with regard to function and form. Objects are classified by front elevations compositions, decorations, plans, interior arrangement and decoration. The author presents the regions features. The similarities of colonial Brazilian architecture and parallel European architecture are described in the summary.