BAROCCO – BLACK HOODIE

Sicilian Baroque is the distinctive form of Baroque architecture which evolved between the17th and 18th centuries when Sicily was part of the Spanish Empire. This specific style is recognisable not only by the typical Baroque curves and flourishes but also by distinctive grinning masks and a particular flamboyance that has given Sicily a unique architectural identity.
Masks and cherubs, that decorate the brackets supporting the balconies of the buildings, appear furious, mocking or desperate faces.
A deep symbolic function is associated with these masks: while angels or cherubs symbolize prosperity, grotesque masks must ward off evil spirits.