Art of Religion

Art of Religion

Sforza Pallavicino and Art Theory in Bernini's Rome

Delbeke, Maarten

Taylor & Francis Ltd

08/2012

258

Dura

Inglês

9780754634850

15 a 20 dias

Bernini and Pallavicino, the artist and his Jesuit cardinal, are closely related figures at the papal courts of Urban VIII and Alexander VII, at which Bernini was the principal artist. The analysis of Pallavicino's writings offers a new perspective on Bernini's art and artistry. This book deals with this topic.
Contents: Preface; Introduction: art theory in Bernini's Rome; Sforza Pallavicino and Roman baroque; The pope, the bust, the sculptor and the fly; Art as revelation: the revelation of art; The image of the pope; The composite work; Sacred art; Conclusion: Sforza Pallavicino and art theory in Bernini's Rome; Bibliography; Index.
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