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Bernini [Paperback]

Rudolph Wittkower (Author)
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Wittkower's (1901-71) book, first published in 1955 and updated in 1966 and 1981, derives from an Italian edition of 1900. The text, which deals chiefly with the sculptures of this multifaceted Italian artist (1598-1680), is a classic. Though some of the entries have been updated and some new plates added, the main reason for this new edition seems to be its first issuance in paperback. This, and the fact that the color plates are less than stellar, mean that all but advanced art history collections can safely pass on this edition if they have earlier ones. Avery's book takes a broader look at Bernini, covering sculpture, drawings, models in terra cotta, urbanistic projects such as fountains, and his work for St. Peter's and other Roman churches. The color photographs are better than those in the Phaidon book, where they are separate from the text; neither title offers uniformly better black-and-whites. Avery (sculpture, Victoria and Albert Museum) writes well, offers more context and comparative illustrations, and draws on material unavailable to Wittkower in shaping his text. Avery is the choice for all but the most scholarly of collections, which will want both titles.?Jack Perry Brown, Art Inst. of Chicago Lib.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) was the most influential sculptor of his age. Inventive and skilled, he virtually created the Baroque style. In his religious sculptures he excelled at capturing movement and extreme emotion, uniting figures with their setting to create a single conception of overwhelming intensity that expressed the fervour of Counter-Reformation Rome. Intensity and drama also characterize his portraits and world-famous Roman fountains. This monograph provides an authoritative introduction to all aspects of Bernini's sculpture, while the full catalogue gives detailed information on his complete oeuvre.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bernini, Mar 16 2011
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BerniniWhat a fantastic book, I had no idea it would come so beautifully photographed. The book is bound with high quality and the pictures so detailed. The statues have been photographed from many different angles. I would recommend this book to buyers I was thrilled.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Un peu déçue ..., Dec 23 2010
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Je m'attendais vraiment à de plus jolies photos. Je pense même que les photos que j'ai prises de ses oeuvres lorsque j'étais à Rome sont plus jolies que celles de ce livre. Les photos ne sont pas toujours super claires et j'aurais aimé avoir un historique plus détaillé de chacune ... un peu comme celle que le guide de Rome nous donnait ... Si j'avais pu voir le livre en librairie avant, je ne l'aurais pas acheté.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a tribute, Oct 20 2003
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sculptor. architect. child prodigy... Bernini's real name was Michaelangelo, but he hid the fact so that his own work would stand apart from that of the greatest sculptor of all time. Here is a tribute to a man who fufilled a great potential to create beauty in this world. The Galleria Borghese in Rome will attest to this. A wonderful volume about a truly incredible talent.
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