Baroque Sculpture: Truth Unveiled By Time
The term ‘Baroque’ is used to describe the period of artistic style that began around 1600 in Rome and spread to most of Europe by the 1750s. It uses exaggerated motion, vivid, simple and easily interpreted detail to produce drama, exuberance, tension, and grandeur. It is evident in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance, theatre and music (Wikipedia 2017).
There are many great examples of sculptures from the Baroque period. When I first saw the sculpture, Truth Unveiled by Time by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who is “undoubtedly the most important sculptor of the Baroque period” (Wikipedia 2017), I was amazed by the dramatic effect it had. Although it was a static statue, a sense of movement could be detected …show more content…
It was characterized by new explorations of form, light and shadow, and dramatic intensity (Wikipedia 2017). Baroque architecture was heavily influenced by religion and many examples we see are churches or royal palaces. Take the Church of the Gesù for example. During the baroque period, the design of the exterior façade is regarded as important. The Church of the Gesù’s facade is "the first truly baroque façade", introducing the baroque style into architecture (Wikipedia 2017). The exterior of the building combines linear and undulating lines together, giving the building a sense of motion within its rigidity. The building has a sense of gravity to it. It also gives me the impression that it is carefully built to give a strong sense of formality. The repeating linear lines and the use of rational form gave the building its …show more content…
Trevi Fountain is a fountain found in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy. It is designed by an Italian architect named Nicola Salvi and was completed by Pietro Bracci. Standing 26.3 meters high and 49.15 meters wide. The Trevi fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in the city of Rome and is probably one of the most famously known fountains in the world. (Wikipedia 2017). It is a fantastic work of art. “This triumphant example of Baroque art with its soft, natural lines and fantasy creatures embodies movement as the soul of the world” (Italy guides 2017). It conveys dynamic moment and the energy of human forms. It has an extravagant feel to it which always amazes
There are many great examples of sculptures from the Baroque period. When I first saw the sculpture, Truth Unveiled by Time by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who is “undoubtedly the most important sculptor of the Baroque period” (Wikipedia 2017), I was amazed by the dramatic effect it had. Although it was a static statue, a sense of movement could be detected …show more content…
It was characterized by new explorations of form, light and shadow, and dramatic intensity (Wikipedia 2017). Baroque architecture was heavily influenced by religion and many examples we see are churches or royal palaces. Take the Church of the Gesù for example. During the baroque period, the design of the exterior façade is regarded as important. The Church of the Gesù’s facade is "the first truly baroque façade", introducing the baroque style into architecture (Wikipedia 2017). The exterior of the building combines linear and undulating lines together, giving the building a sense of motion within its rigidity. The building has a sense of gravity to it. It also gives me the impression that it is carefully built to give a strong sense of formality. The repeating linear lines and the use of rational form gave the building its …show more content…
Trevi Fountain is a fountain found in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy. It is designed by an Italian architect named Nicola Salvi and was completed by Pietro Bracci. Standing 26.3 meters high and 49.15 meters wide. The Trevi fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in the city of Rome and is probably one of the most famously known fountains in the world. (Wikipedia 2017). It is a fantastic work of art. “This triumphant example of Baroque art with its soft, natural lines and fantasy creatures embodies movement as the soul of the world” (Italy guides 2017). It conveys dynamic moment and the energy of human forms. It has an extravagant feel to it which always amazes