Gian Lorenzo Bernini is considered as a major figure in the Italian architecture and art due to his works that shaped the modern view of sculpturing and architecture. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the founder of Roman Baroque (Bernini et al. 3). He was an architect, painter, playwright and the most influential artists of the seventeenth century. Bernini is also considered as one of the most creative artists that existed in Europe during that century. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the father of the most popular and celebrated Roman Baroque style in art that shaped the modern art in many parts of Europe (Bernini et al. 3). The Roman Baroque style quickly spread across Europe after its introduction by the celebrated artist and ended up as the most popular …show more content…
The most famous works by Gian Lorenzo Bernini include fountains, churches, public squares, statues and churches which are still great pieces today decades after his death (Bernini et al. 5). Gian Lorenzo Bernini is considered as in important figure in Italian and European art due to his contribution in the field through his fascinating designs and works that changed the perception of art in the region and the world as a whole. Therefore, the paper herein looks at Gian Lorenzo Bernini as an artist who shaped the contemporary architecture and art in Italy. The paper focuses on the contribution of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, his biography, his works and how he shaped the modern art through his …show more content…
Theresa’s Ecstasy is another important Bernini sculpture that represents divine love. The sculpture is considered as among the most beautiful and appealing piece of Bernini’s works. The sculpture is surrounded by the Cornaro Chapel that adds value to the beauty of the masterpiece (Dickerson et al. 344). The Ecstasy of St. Theresa sculpture is surrounded by theater-like boxes with figures of people appearing as if they are engaging each other in a discussion. The images of the people in the box appear as if they are discussing the Ecstasy of St, Theresa in front of them (Dickerson et al. 345). The sculpture represents the Baroque style of art that intends to break the barrier between the work and the audience. The baroque style intends to make the viewers part of the works.
St. Peter’s Square Basilica has some of the greatest pieces of work by Bernini with the most important one being the colonnades of St. Peter’s Square (Dickerson et al. 345). The sweeping colonnades are designed with welcoming arms appearing as if they are ushering people into the church. There are many sculptures at St. Peter’s Basilica which represents the creativity of Bernini and the application of the Baroque art style in his