Bernini
Rudolf Wittkower
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Bernini
Published
1997
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pages
320
ISBN-10
0714837156
Description
"Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the greatest and most influential sculptor of his age. Endlessly inventive and gifted with extraordinary technical skill, 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 perfectly expressed the fervour of Counter-Reformation Rome. Intensity and drama also characterize his mythological groups, his remarkable portraits and his world-famous Roman fountains. Rudolf Wittkowerʼs classic monograph and catalogue raisonne has remained the standard work on Bernini ever since its first publication in 1955. The concise but masterly survey provides an authoritative introduction to all aspects of Berniniʼs sculpture, while the full catalogue gives detailed, scholarly and up to date information on his complete oeuvre. This is the one indispensable book on Bernini for all students, scholars and art-lovers"--Publisher.
Subjects
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
An introduction to Italian sculpture
Italian High Renaissance and Baroque sculpture
British Sculptors of the Twentieth Century
Baroque sculpture
Sculpture
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bernini?
This edition of Bernini has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Bernini?
For most readers, Bernini typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
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What is the word count of Bernini?
The estimated word count for Bernini is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Bernini?
Bernini was written by Rudolf Wittkower.
When was Bernini published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.