Bernini
And the Birth of Baroque Portrait Sculpture
J. Paul Getty Museum (Publisher)
Published on 6. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-89236-932-4 (ISBN)
Description
Gianlorenzo Bernini was the greatest sculptor of the Baroque period, and yet - surprisingly - there have been only a handful of shows related to his work in modern times.Bernini's portrait busts were masterpieces of technical virtuosity; at the same time, they revealed a new interest in psychological depth. His ability to capture the essential character of his subjects was unmatched and had a profound influence on other leading sculptors of his day, including Alessandro Algardi, Giuliano Finelli, and Francesco Mochi.Published to coincide with a major new exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum in 2008, "Bernini and the Birth of Baroque Portrait Sculpture" is a groundbreaking study that features drawings and paintings by Bernini and his contemporaries that demonstrates their unrivalled range, skill, and acuity.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Santa Monica CA
United States
Publishing group
Getty Trust Publications
Illustrations
131 full-colour & 108 b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 241 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-89236-932-4 (9780892369324)
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Persons
Andrea Bacchi is professor of art history at the University of Trento, Italy. Catherine Hess is associate curator in the Department of Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the J. Paul Getty Museum.