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Author Wittkower, Rudolf.

Title Bernini : the sculptor of the Roman Baroque / Rudolf Wittkower
Edition Fourth edition
Published London : Phaidon Press, 1997

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Description 320 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Contents Early Works and Borghese Patronage -- Religious Imagery -- Portrait Busts -- Work in St. Peter's and the Vatican -- The Cornaro Chapel, other Chapels, Churches, and the Baroque Stage -- Fountains and Monuments -- Bernini and his Period. The Organization of the Studio. Theory and Practice -- Colour Plates -- Catalogue -- Index of Names -- Index of Places and Works
Summary Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the greatest sculptor of his age, a bold innovator who effectively created the Baroque style
Notes "This edition is based on the Italian edition published under licence in 1990 by Electa"--T.p. verso
Previous eds. have title: Gian Lorenzo Bernini: the sculptor of the Roman Baroque
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-314) and index
Subject Bernini, Gian Lorenzo, 1598-1680 -- Catalogues raisonnés.
Bernini, Gian Lorenzo, 1598-1680.
Art, Baroque.
Sculpture, Baroque -- Italy -- Rome.
Sculpture, Baroque.
Sculpture, Italian.
Genre/Form Catalogues raisonnés.
Author Wittkower, Rudolf. Gian Lorenzo Bernini
LC no. 98150721
ISBN 0714837156
Other Titles Gian Lorenzo Bernini : the sculptor of the Roman Baroque