Bernini : genius of the Baroque
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Bernini : genius of the Baroque
Thames & Hudson, 2006
- : pbk.
Available at 5 libraries
Note
Originally published, 1997
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A sumptuously illustrated book which traces the life and work of Gianlorenzo Bernini. Covering his entire career from his brilliant beginnings to his last mature works, paying particular attention to his techniques in drawing, modelling and carving. Also considers his relationship with patrons and his reputation as an artist through the centuries.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Prologue: 'Padre scultore' - Pietro Bernini and his studio
- 1. Father and Son: Pietro and Gianlorenzo in partnership
- 2. Coming of Age: the first portraits
- 3. The Great Mythological Groups: Aeneas, Proserpina and Daphne
- 4. The Patronage of Urban VIII Barberini
- 5. Popes and Prelates: the mature portraits
- 6. Architect to St Peter's: the Baldacchino and Cathedra Petri
- 7. The Papal Tombs: Bernini and the Dance of Death
- 8. Mystic Vision: the later religious sculpture
- 9. 'Friend of the waters': Bernini's Roman fountains
- 10. Bernini's Buildings: the sculptor as architect
- 11. England and France: Bernini, servant of Kings
- 12. Genius of the Baroque: talents and techniques.
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