Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. European
6. European regions
7. Russian (culture or style)

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the architectural style that emerged in Russia in the late 17th century that combined traditional Russian architecture with western European Baroque. Characteristics of this style include tiered, octagonal churches, centralized tower structures, symmetry, and limestone ornamentation. Naryshkin Baroque is named after the Naryshkin family whose estates held many churches of this style.