Italy has never seen as promising a sculpture as Bernini, whose works of art still stand erect as masterpieces all along the country.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini was born in 1598 and rose to be known till date as an unparalleled sculptor of the seventeenth century.
The Form and Style of Art
Born in the era of fast-paced European art, Bernini swam against the tide of his time and gave birth to the all new, intensely emotional Baroque art.
Amidst the classical art of the Renaissance period, the deflection from the trend of the age in order to bring forth a new age art through the contributions from the Baroque artists Bernini and the celebrated Italian painter Caravaggio, are really remarkable and praiseworthy.
In terms of style, while the classical masters of the likes of Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Raphael, mastered the sense of perspective and symmetry, the Baroque artists focused on capturing the fleeting feelings, innate drama and the universal humanity. Thus, through the Baroque works of art, you would instantly be gripped by the powerful emotions and intense expressions of the characters carved. Therefore, the works of Bernini are more relatable, emotionally powerful and real to the very bone.
Besides being a sculpture of universal fame, Bernini is also known as a prolific painter, an amazing architect, a dynamic designer, a playwright and a producer to be praised of.
With his father from Florence, Bernini grew up to be a artist of colossal stature. Some of his works are:
- Fontana della Barcaccia
- The sculptures of Cardinal Borghese’s patronage.
- The sculpture of Pope Urban VIII
- The Fontana del Tritone, Fonatana delle Api, Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi are all spellbinding in their own ways.
- Besides this you can check out Bernini’s Art in Rome best-of-rome.blogspot.com/2018/10/berninis-art-in-rome.html?view=magazine to sit back and soak teh fascinating art of the Baroque master Bernini.
Rome is thus, bright in its entire collection of artistic and cultural works, rich in its tradition and abundant with the masterpieces on the face of time. So, you must opt for the best Vatican City tours in order to not miss on your favorite destinations.
