The influence of European Baroque architecture on Chinese Baroque architecture

The relevance of the topic of this research is due to the fact that the Baroque style, being an important stage in the history of European architecture, had a profound influence on subsequent architectural styles. In encountering the Baroque style, Russia developed a unique architectural style, and after coming into contact with European Baroque, China developed a new stylistic system — Chinese Baroque. Researching this topic will help us better understand the exchange and integration of architectural culture between Europe, Russia, and China, as well as provide historical references for contemporary architectural design. Postmodernism has contributed to the construction of a large number of buildings with Baroque artistic elements. This research opens a new path for the integration of the Baroque style into modern architectural objects and will promote the integration of the Baroque architectural style with local national features and the development of creative innovations. This study shows that the Baroque architectural style developed differently in Italy, China, and Russia due to various historical and cultural conditions, as well as social needs. Italy, as the birthplace of Baroque, shaped a unique architectural aesthetic under the influence of religion and art; China achieved the integration of Baroque style and local traditions as a result of the collision of Chinese and Western cultures. In the context of political changes, Russia combined elements of Baroque with elements of Eastern Orthodox architecture. This evolution demonstrates the close connection between architecture and culture. It not only enriches the architectural culture of different countries but also provides valuable guidance for contemporary architectural design and cultural exchange, highlighting the important value of cultural diversity in the field of architecture.