Bernini and Baroque

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Baroque is used as a period label, designating the era that falls approximately between 1600 and 1750 and describes the dominant style in art, music, drama, poetry, prose and life in general at that time. This paper examines the life and art career of Gianlorenzo Bernini, a famous sculpture and artist in 17th century Rome. The paper shows why Bernini's work is representative of the Baroque era.

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"In 1644, at the age of 76, Pope Urban VIII died, leaving the Church almost bankrupt. Urban gave Bernini his grandest commissions, and thus it is not surprising that Bernini lavished so much care when he made Urban's tomb, which took him from 1628 to 1647. Urban's authority is symbolized by his position atop the tomb, dispensing benediction to the faithful. Beneath, he immortalizes Urban VIII by writing his name in gold letters on a scroll."

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