A comprehensive art-historical study of Gian Lorenzo Bernini explores the life and work of the sculptor and architect who defined Rome’s Baroque era. Blending biography, cultural analysis, and discussion of his church designs and dynamic sculptures, it offers a clear introduction and valuable reference for readers interested in Baroque art and Italian cultural history.
Publication year: 1991
Publisher: Penguin Books (Penguin Art & Architecture)
Language: English
Original language: English