Bernini and the Art of Architecture [Hardcover]

Tod A. Marder (Author)

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Hardcover: 343 pages
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. (30 Oct 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0789201151
ISBN-13: 978-0789201157
Product Dimensions: 33.8 x 28.8 x 3.9 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,413,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) has virtually defined the Baroque style in the visual arts. Bernini's famous Square of St. Peter's and Scala Regia at the Vatican transformed the forecourt of the basilica and the vestibule of the Papal Palace into breathtaking theatrical sets. While Bernini is famous for his masterly integration of painting, sculpture, and architecture in one site -- in the Chapel of St. Teresa, for example -- most specialists tended to focus exclusively on his sculpture. T.A. Marder is the first to create an extensive narrative considering all of Bernini's architectural achievements and his art at these sites, along with an interpretation of their meaning.

Full-color photography specially commissioned for this project shows the sites as they were meant to be seen in the 17th century; these pictures are complemented by relevant drawings and photos of related buildings by other architects. Professor Marder's lively text discusses the political and personal causes that shaped each commission, well as problems of construction, questions of interpretation, and consideration of the sculpture programs in each commission.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

A perfect gift to your companion after a trip to Roma 19 May 2000

By www.delalonde.com - Published on Amazon.com

Bernini was the creator of so many marvels in Roma you can consider this book as a guide book for this sacred capital. Bernini was not only the creator of the most famous fountain in Roma, he also printed his personality both to Vatican (famous arcades) and the rest of the town. You will also be interested to browse through sketches he made for the Louvre Palace in Paris. A good buy for travelers and neo-classical architecture amateurs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Magnificent book 22 April 2005

By Shannon Deason - Published on Amazon.com

This book is gorgeous from top to bottom, it covers all of Bernini's best work and gives wonderful scholarly text. The images are amazing, the colors so vivid and vibrant. I didn't know what to expect so I was blown away at the craftsmanship of this book, the binding is fine and the cloth cover is refined. Everything you ever wanted to know about Bernini is covered here, there is no need to have another book on the subject, this is the holy grail of books on Bernini. If you love fine Baroque architecture and fine craftsmanship in your books as well as amazing pictures and informative text then you will love this book. As you can tell I was impressed, and for me that's saying alot.

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