Saint Teresa Of Avlia In Ecstasy

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see"-Edgar Degas. In the 17th century art In Europe, Gianlorenzo Bernini gave us a beautiful painting "Saint Teresa of Avlia in Ecstasy" 1645-1652. We also look at a another well done painting by Caravaggio "The Conversation is St. Paul" in 1601. Looking at both of these paintings we see they both have a huge influence on Baroque art. Taking a closer look at each painting gives us a better understanding on how important these two paintings really were of the generation they were presented in. The classification of the Baroque is anything with a complicated design which can also indicate any style of art, music and architecture of the 17th century Italy. Baroque also knows as "imperfect pearl". The style of Baroque began around the 1600 in Rome, Italy, it displays exaggerated lighting, intense emotion, release from restraint and artistic sensationalism. First painting we look at is the famous painting "The conversion of St. Paul" by Michelangelo Caravaggio located in Santa Maria Del Popolo, Rome 1601. The painting is telling the story of the moment when Saul of Tarsus, is on his way to Damascus to confront the Christian
Teresa of Avila in Ecstasy" by Gianlorenzo Bernini located in the Coronado Chapel, Rome 1645-1652. In this 11'6" sculpture, it tells the story of a young half bare chested angel opening St. Theresa's dress very smoothly as he anticipates to puncture her with his golden arrow into her beating heart. This painting is the best of both worlds because it brings together architecture, sculpture and theatre all into one grand conceit. St Theresa gives off the look of pleaser as if she knows what's about to happen and accepts it, while the angle is just as ecstatic. This sculpture makes Bernini most know masterpiece of Baroque art and has a wonderful story behind it. Bernini uses outstanding baroque by the dramatic qualities of light and