Sacheverell Sitwell's guide to the Baroque architecture of the Iberian nations and their colonies is not a book of art history so much as it is a travelogue, as the author takes the reader on an international tour of interesting sites and sights that fit his theme. The word "indescribable" appears repeatedly. The book includes only a few black and white photographs illustrating the subjects - luckily, the 21st century provides easy access to better images. Sitwell certainly suggests plenty of interesting things to admire, including many secreted away in the Spanish countryside far from the tourist centers, while also reminding the reader of the truly global appeal of the Baroque.
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