Staircase of Palazzo Madama, Turin
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The Staircase of Palazzo Madama in Turin is a grand Baroque monumental staircase designed by architect Filippo Juvarra, celebrated for its dramatic spatial composition and sculptural elegance.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Baroque architecture work
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monumental staircase ⓘ |
| architect | Filippo Juvarra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Baroque ⓘ |
| architecturalType | interior staircase ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Royal court of Savoy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| city | Turin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Italy ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
key example of Baroque interior scenography in Piedmont
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masterpiece of Juvarra’s early work in Turin ⓘ |
| currentUse | museum circulation space ⓘ |
| designFeature |
balustrades with sculptural detailing
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bifurcated flights ⓘ integration of light and space ⓘ large arched openings ⓘ strong chiaroscuro effects ⓘ |
| function | ceremonial access to piano nobile of Palazzo Madama ⓘ |
| hasPart |
central landing
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large window openings ⓘ ornamental balustrades ⓘ symmetrical side ramps ⓘ |
| heritageDesignationAppliesToPart | Palazzo Madama, Turin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Residences of the Royal House of Savoy ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Roman Baroque staircases
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scenographic traditions of theater design ⓘ |
| locatedInBuildingUsedAs | Civic Museum of Ancient Art, Turin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location | Palazzo Madama, Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material |
stone
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stucco ⓘ |
| movement | Italian Baroque NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
dramatic spatial composition
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monumental scale ⓘ sculptural elegance ⓘ theatrical Baroque scenography ⓘ |
| partOf | Palazzo Madama, Turin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| patron | House of Savoy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| period | early 18th century ⓘ |
| region | Piedmont NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
art historical studies on Baroque architecture
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tourist guides to Turin and the Savoy residences ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| use | representative and ceremonial route ⓘ |
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