Bernini And Other Studies In The History Of Art

Bernini and Other Studies in the History of Art is a book written by Richard Norton, an art historian and scholar. The book is a collection of essays and studies that explore the life and work of the famous Italian Baroque artist, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, as well as other important figures in the history of art.The book begins with an introductory chapter that provides a brief overview of the Baroque period and its significance in the history of art. The following chapters are dedicated to Bernini and his work, including his sculptures, architecture, and paintings. Norton provides detailed analyses of some of Bernini's most famous works, such as the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa and the Baldacchino in St. Peter's Basilica.The book also includes chapters on other important artists and art movements, such as Caravaggio, the Dutch Golden Age, and the Rococo period. Norton provides insights into the historical and cultural context of these artists and their work, as well as their impact on the development of art.Overall, Bernini and Other Studies in the History of Art is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the Baroque period and its most important artists. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, and provides a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.The Essays Presented In The Following Pages Are The Product Of No Hasty Thought. The Choice Of Illustrations Has Been Difficult. It Has Seemed Best, However, To Reproduce In Full The Little Known Sketches Of Bernini Showing The Development, In His Mind Of The Design For The Piazza Of St. Peter's, And The Sculptor's Models Wrought By His Own Hands. For The Rest I Have Thought That It Would Be More Serviceable For The Reader To Have A Few Typical Examples Illustrating The Main Points Of The Text Rather Than A Larger, And Perhaps More Confusing, Selection Of Subjects From The Almost Inexhaustible Wealth Of Available Material.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.