Travels in Rome] (14) Who is Bernini, the King of Roman Baroque Art? This man is the key to the beauty of Rome! Let me finally introduce you to the main character of this travelogue!
I have talked about ancient Rome and Christian Rome in previous articles, and now it is time to talk about Bernini, the main character of this travelogue.
Bernini is best known for this work in St. Peter's Basilica.
When I first saw Baldacchino, I was struck speechless by its unique appearance.
And beyond the baldacchino is placed Cathedra Petri, another Bernini masterpiece.
andThe beauty of St. Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo and Bernini, is explained in the Vatican, Italy (Part 6).As I mentioned in the article "The Cathedral of the Vatican", Bernini also designed the decorations inside the cathedral and the Vatican Square.
Why the Vatican was so beautiful was because of the great genius of Bernini.
From here by Masumi IshinabeBernini, Giant Star of Baroque Art.to look at Bernini's work and life.
Masumi Ishinabe, in his "Introduction" on this Bernini and Baroque art, writes
Today, the term "baroque" is used by art historians to mean many different things. It is no exaggeration to say that there are as many definitions as there are art historians who use it. Nevertheless, there is one fact that they almost unanimously agree on. That is that Baroque art reached its first and most important fruition in Rome between approximately 1600 and 1670. In other words, Rome is the birthplace of the Baroque style, and Baroque art cannot be described without Rome.
On the other hand, the former prejudice against Baroque art in general has now been fully overcome, and its artistry is widely recognized. This was a period of great experimentation in the visual arts. The bold spirit of experimentation and the overflowing imagination of the Baroque art are nothing short of remarkable, and it is no wonder that we, who live in the age of images, are fascinated by the creative vitality of such Baroque art. For example, Tadanori Yokoo, referring to the exhibition "Baroque 81" held at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris in 1981, said, "I think we are in the midst of Baroque art at the moment" (Eureka, March 1984), which is not without reason.
With such art historical importance and high artistic quality, Roman Baroque art fostered great artists. The early Baroque painters Caravaggio, the sculptor and architect Bellini, the architect Borromini, the painter and architect Pietro da Cortona, and the French painter Nicolas Poussin, to name a few. Among these, however, the importance of Bellini stands out from the crowd. When asked to name one representative of Roman Baroque art, few art historians would object to mentioning Bernini's name. He was, without doubt, the greatest Italian artist of the 17th century, and a genius who brilliantly visualized the "spirit of the age. He was, without doubt, the greatest Italian artist of the seventeenth century, and a genius at visualizing the "spirit of the age," in the same way that Michelangelo was the "artist of the age" of the Italian Renaissance and Mannerist period. But perhaps even more than Michelangelo, Bellini was a genius who embodied the Baroque era.
For another, we cannot forget his name as the "director" of the city of Rome as we see it today. As is often pointed out, Rome is a baroque city that bears the imprint of one genius, Bernini. In Rome, everything you see orStagecraft-likeThe city's unique character makes visitors feel as if they have wandered onto the stage of a theater. In other words, not only the ancient ruins that remain in various parts of the city, but also the sculptures, fountains, and squares scattered here and there, all contribute to the city's unique atmosphere.fantasticThe city has a unique atmosphere that gives the entire city a rare charm. It is no exaggeration to say that this charm is the result of the imagination of the genius that was Bernini. In fact, the Tritone Fountain, the fountains of Piazza Navona, the Ponte di San Tangelo, and Piazza San Pietro were all created by him, and without him, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna would not be what they are today. In this sense, if one visits Rome and feels its charm, even a little, he or she is well equipped to understand the world of Bernini. It is a pity that so many people visit Rome and feel its charms, but do not know about the main body of its charms or its creator.
Masumi Ishinabe, Yoshikawa KobunkanBernini, Giant Star of Baroque Art.P1-3
I have been captivated by Bernini's art after reading this book.
What is art in the first place? Why am I so drawn to Rome? The key lies in Bernini. To find out, I decided to pay a visit to Bernini in Rome.
From this point forward, we will take a closer look at the works of the Baroque genius Bernini and the secrets of his beauty. The Masumi Ishinabe.How unfortunate it is that so many people visit Rome and find it so fascinating, yet are unaware of the main body of its charms and its creator."It is true to say that Bernini is a great artist. However, it is also true that the more you know about Bernini, the more you will enjoy Rome. In fact, I enjoyed Rome so much that I could not help but marvel at the depth of the city. I could not help but marvel at how profound Rome was.
Incidentally, this is a brief "Bernini Memo" that I prepared for my Bernini pilgrimage in Rome. I hope you will find them in chronological order. It is also a description of my future travelogue, so to speak.
So, let's get on with enjoying the wonderful world of Bernini's art.
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*The list of articles in the "Rome Travel Journal" can be found atCategory page hereindicates direction or goal (e.g. "to")
*Please visit this category page for recommended books to learn about Rome and Italy.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, the Vatican, and Roman Catholicism."
The Italian Renaissance and the Revolution in Knowledge."
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