Gian Lorenzo Bernini

1598–1680 · Italian · 11 artworks

Baroquedynamic compositionemotional expressiontheatricalityvirtuoso carvingintegration of art and architecture

artist bio

Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a prominent Italian sculptor and architect of the Baroque period. He is celebrated for his dramatic and emotive sculptures, which exemplify the dynamism and theatricality of Baroque art, and for his significant contributions to the urban landscape of Rome.

what you'll learn

Studying Bernini's work allows students to understand the principles of Baroque art, including the use of dynamic composition, emotional expression, and the integration of sculpture with architecture. Students can also learn about portraiture and self-portraiture.

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