Gian Lorenzo Bernini

The sculptures to be examined are St. Lawrence by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and David by Michelangelo. Starting with the obvious, both of these works are sculptures. Both of these works are also marble. Although both of the sculptures use the same material, there is a difference in the way that they use it. Bernini was able to create many different textures in order to show the difference between the flames and the skin of the saint. For Michelangelo, one can look and tell that it is a human and that

Even though Gian Lorenzo Bernini wasn't the only sculptor of his time, he should go down in history as one of the best sculptors because of the Apollo and Daphne, and the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, which were two of his best sculptures. Not only was Bernini a great sculptor, but he also did many other things like painting, designed stage sets, wrote plays, and did some architect. He also maintained good relationships with people, and had great faith. Bernini went to religious exercises and had a

Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a renowned Italian sculptor in the 16th and 17th century. His first works were inspired by antique classic sculpture, but he later became influenced by the Counter- Reformation, a movement within the Catholic Church that decided the arts should communicate religious themes (New World Encyclopedia). Using primarily marble, Bernini created dynamic, large-scale sculptures that were meant to be viewed from all sides, to add a dimension of energy and movement to his pieces.

The Triton Fountain was specially made for Pope Urban VIII Barberini by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The fountain is placed at the center of the piazza; the fountain represents the God of Sea with anthropomorphic body and huge fish tail, kneeling on an open shell supported by the tails of four dolphins. The dolphins, leaning towards each of the four cardinal directions, open their mouths to swallow the water of the surrounding pool, telling us that they drink up all the waters of the world. The fins of

Furthermore, the Triton Fountain was specially made for Pope Urban VIII Barberini by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The fountain is placed at the center of the piazza; the fountain represents the God of Sea with anthropomorphic body and huge fish tail, kneeling on an open shell supported by the tails of four dolphins. The dolphins, leaning towards each of the four cardinal directions, open their mouths to swallow the water of the surrounding pool, telling us that they drink up all the waters of the world

uniquely to a certain style reduce the possibilities of a different reading of them. To illustrate this point, I will comment the Blessed Lodovica Albertoni (fig.1), a sculpture of the 17th Century by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, focusing on the approach of Rudolf Wittkower (1901-71) in his book Gian Lorenzo Bernini: the sculptor of the Roman baroque. Although the addition of the subtitle clearly defines the sculpture as part of the Italian baroque, it is interesting how at the same time Wittkower includes a

Eve - contrasts the momentous significance of God in comparison to his creation. These numerous features - the contrast between the highly polished areas and the rough marble, the posture of the woman reminiscent of Dawn in the Medici Chapel, San Lorenzo (Florence) - recalls the work of Michelangelo. (musee-rodin. 2017.) This astounding sculpture ties in really well with the theme of apocalypse, as it confides the complete creation of the mastercraftsman, only showing a slight glimpse of what is yet

2015 Bernini and Borromini: The Two Faces of the Baroque Rivalry pushes man to become better, to improve, to try and reach incredible levels of perfection. In art, rivalry between geniuses has often resulted in masterpiece. Indeed, it was a rivalry between two men that shaped beautiful and modern nature of seventeenth century Baroque Rome. The story of Bernini and Borromini, and their impacts on Baroque architecture, is one of the most dominant periods of time in the history of Rome. Gian Lorenzo

essay will compare and contrast the work of two sculptors who use the human form as a basis of their artwork. The first sculpture “Apollo and Daphne” by Gian Lorenzo Bernini was created in 1622 and portrays a Romanian story. Where as “Two Women” by Ron Mueck is a hyper realistic sculpture made by an Australian contemporary artist. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a traditional sculptor that was born in 1598 and created art pieces such as “Apollo and Daphne” for well-known churches in Rome. On the other hand

period. By analyzing the work’s embodiment of its cultural, religious, and political environment we see how this piece exemplifies the power, grandeur, and elegance of The Baroque. St. Peter’s Baldachin was created by an Italian artist named Gian Lorenzo Bernini and commissioned by Pope Urban VII for Saint