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bernini: double down failure
Bernini’s trip to France was a double failure. Not only was the sculptor unable to impose his artistic views upon the Frenchand at the same time letting his frustration morph into a contempt and endless cycle of provocation and manifestations … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernini and Louis XIV, Bernini Sculptures, Claude Perrault architect, Francois Girardon, Janson, Janson History of Art, Jean Baptiste Colbert, Louis XIV, Madame Pickwick, madame pickwick art blog, Merritt Janson, Robert Hughs, Simon Schama
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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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