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bernini from sun king to rome
In his fountain design Bernini returned to the Counter Reformation theme of the church triumphant, spreading through four continents , which were represented by personifications of four rivers- the Danube, supporting the papal coat of arms and accompanied by a … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernini and Louis XIV, Bernini fountains, Bernini Piazza Navona, Bernini Sculptures, Bernini St. Peter's, Duc de Crequi ambassasor to papal court, Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, Janson History of Art, Madame Pickwick, madame pickwick art blog, Merritt Janson, Paolo Conte, Pope Innocent X, Robert Hughes, Simon Schama, St, St. Peter's Colonnade
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cool cool water
There is, perhaps no more solid , stable, and material art than architecture, and no more ethereal, evanescent, and volatile element than water. When the two combine, it is often for effects of singular magnificence and mystery. Water is spirit; … Continue reading
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Tagged Andre Le Notre, Bernini fountains, Bosquet des Rocailles Versailles, Charles-Joseph Natoire, Fountain of the Four Rivers, fountain Villa Aldobrandini, Giacomo More, Hubert Robert, Jean Cotelle, Jean Cotelle le Jeune, Jean-Honore Fragonard, Madame Pickwick, madame pickwick art blog, Marquis de Marigny, Piazza Navona Fountain of the Four Rivers, Salle de Bal Versailles
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