Bernini: Genius of the Baroque - Softcover

Charles Avery

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500286337 ISBN 13: 9780500286333

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Paperback. Pages: 288 Publisher: Thames & Hudson A sumptuously illustrated book which traces the life and work of Gianlorenzo Bernini. Covering his entire career from his illiant beginnings to his last mature works. paying particular attention to his techniques in drawing. modelling and carving. Also considers his relationship with patrons and his reputation as an artist through the centuries.

About this title

Review:

'Superb ... a first-rate study not just of the man and his work but of the city he helped to transform'
--Contemporary Review

Synopsis:

This sumptuously illustrated book, now available in paperback, traces the life and work of Gianlorenzo Bernini, creator of "Baroque Rome" and sculptor of "Apollo and Daphne" and "The Ecstasy of St Teresa". It covers his entire career, from his brilliant beginnings to his last mature works, paying particular attention to his techniques in drawing, modelling and carving, as well as his relationship with patrons and his reputation as an artist through the centuries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0500286337
• ISBN 13: 9780500286333
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288