adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of an ornate Spanish Baroque architectural style featuring elaborate decoration, curved forms, and intricate sculptural details
Usage: Named after the Churriguera family of Spanish architects and sculptors; Primarily used in art history and architecture contexts
Examples
- The cathedral's churrigueresque façade was covered in intricate stone carvings and decorative columns.
- Architects admired the churrigueresque style for its bold use of sculptural ornamentation.
- The palace displayed churrigueresque elements throughout its interior, with elaborate gilded details on every wall.
- This churrigueresque church exemplifies the extravagant tastes of 18th-century Spanish nobility.
- The building's churrigueresque design made it one of the most visually striking structures in the city.