Colorado River Toad. The Colorado River toad (Bufo=Incilius alvarius) is a large mainly terrestrial toad ranging in length from 4.3 to 7.4 inches (110 to 187 mm). It has leathery skin that ranges in color from olive brown to black with a few, low rounded bumps and enlarged glands on the back of the limbs.
Baroque came to English from a French word meaning irregularly shaped.. At first, the word in French was used mostly to refer to pearls. Eventually, it came to describe an extravagant style of art characterized by curving lines, gilt, and gold.
Baroque Art. Baroque is a term used to describe a period and style of art. It is used to describe paintings, sculptures, architecture, and music of that period. When was the Baroque style popular? Baroque art became popular in the 1600s. It started in Italy and moved to other areas of Europe and the world. What are the characteristics of Baroque art? The Baroque style started with the Catholic Church.