Apollo and Daphne by Bernini In order to fully appreciate the sculpture of Apollo and Daphne by Bernini‚ we need to understand the myth that it represents from Ovid ’s Metamorphoses. The story of Daphne is an example of an etiological myth one that is strongly explanatory of why certain things in their culture were a certain way. The gods were known for punishing mortals for offending them‚ but occasionally they punished each other. The gods were a vengeful‚ and they did not take kindly to
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini is a versatile and inspired Italian artist in the history of baroque art. Sculptor and architect are the two well-known characters. However‚ Gian Lorenzo Bernini is also a painter‚ a city planner and a man of the theater. Bernini was born in Naples in 1598. He was the sixth child of Pietro Bernini‚ who is originally from Florence. In 1606‚ Gian Lorenzo Bernini learns the art of sculpture from his father. His talent was soon observed by both the painter Annibale Carracci and Pope
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Citations: Academy‚ Khan. "Bernini ’s David." Bernini. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 21 Dec. 2012. "Booking Site Borghese Gallery Bernini - David." Booking Site Borghese Gallery Bernini David. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 21 Dec. 2012. "THE ACCADEMIA AND MICHELANGELO ’S DAVID‚ FLORENCE‚ ITALY INFORMATION AND BOOKING." The Accademia and Michelangelo ’s David‚ Florence‚ Italy
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini “Ecstasy of Saint Teresa” I chose Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini because it is an impressive multi-media installation that helps me understand the intense experience of Saint Theresa’s visions. Four black marble columns frame the scene of Saint Theresa floating as if on a cloud as a playful angel is about to plunge an arrow repeatedly into her. Her face portrays a feeling of intense pain and pleasure as she accepts the glory and light of her lord. Heavenly light is shining
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COUNTER REFORMATION CHURCH REQUIRED THAT ART SHOULD PROVIDE AN EMOTIONAL STIMULUS TO PIETY AND INVOLVE THE SPECTATOR. WITH THIS IN MIND‚ HOW DID GIANLORENZO BERNINI (1598-1680) FIND NEW WAYS OF REINVENTING STATUES OF CHRISTIAN FEELING? Quod non fecerunt barbari Fecerunt Barberini Anonimous[1] Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) is considered to be “the artist who most profoundly shaped the public appearance of the Roman Papacy.”[2] He was an artist in every sense: painter
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The object in comparison is the sculptures of David from Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The similarities and differences are listed below: Similarities: 1). Both sculptures represent the same popular subject matter who is the biblical David during the battle with Goliath. 2). Both sculptures use marble as the material. 3). Both sculptures show the strength‚ confidence‚ beauty and concentration in the hero David during a combat. Differences: 1). Michelangelo’s David is completed
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David- Michelangelo vs. Bernini The Baroque period of the 17th century had both incorporated and rejected the ideals of the antecedent High Renaissance art. Like High Renaissance art‚ Baroque art focused on making idealized and natural artwork. However‚ Baroque art introduced a way of involving the viewer into the artwork that was new and differed from High Renaissance art‚ which instead kept the viewer at a distance. The composition and diagonal movement in the space are two of the features of
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Interpretation‚ and Gian Lorenzo Bernini When told his son would surpass him in artistic brilliance‚ Pietro Bernini of Florence simply responded‚ “…remember‚ that in this game the loser wins” (Fagiolo 9). A conversation held in the distant past‚ there was no way for Pietro to know that his son‚ Gian Lorenzo Bernini‚ would come to be known as one of the most talented artists the world has ever seen. Fully immersed in the art world at a young age‚ Gian Lorenzo Bernini catapulted to artistic prominence
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San Carlo Quattro Fontane‚ known in popular speech as “San Carlino’ in reference to its small size‚ is Roman Catholic Church built between 1638- 1648 by an Architect named Francesco Borromini from Ticino‚ precursor to the modern day Switzerland. San Carlo Quattro Fontane is located in Rome‚ Italy on the crossing of Strada Felice and Via Pia was built originally for the Spanish Trinitarians as an extension of their already existing monastery . San Carlo alle Quattro Fontanne is often considered Borromini’s
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and Contrast – Curvaceousness – Twisting elements – Gilded statuary FRANCESCO BORROMINI • He was the son of a stonemason and began his career as a stonemason himself. He soon went toMilanto study and practice his craft. He moved toRomein 1619 and started working for Carlo Maderno‚ • • Borromini’s real name was Francesco Castelli.Once he had become established in Rome‚ he changed his name from Castelli to Borromini‚ • • He worked withGian Lorenzo Berninion the design of the famousbaldachininSt
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