Bernini architect /
"Although Bernini is seen by history as primarily a scuptor, more than any other architect ever in Rome, he restored the city from a dowdy medieval town to the Eternal City which is its rightful place in the Western world. He had some Renaissance jewels to guide him, such as the...
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| Format: | Video VHS |
| Language: | English |
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Dundas, Ontario :
Masterpieces in Video,
[1997]
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| Summary: | "Although Bernini is seen by history as primarily a scuptor, more than any other architect ever in Rome, he restored the city from a dowdy medieval town to the Eternal City which is its rightful place in the Western world. He had some Renaissance jewels to guide him, such as the work of Michelangelo, and many ancient monuments, but duringthe 17th century, his judgements were taken almost as law. His architectural career began early at age 26, in 1624, and four years later he was appointed Architect to St. Peter's, but his own personal masterpieces came later in hislife when he was almost 60. His architectural plans, and, indeed, his works of sculpture as well, show a mind that loved to grapple with difficult problems which would eventually produce a simple and elegant solution. He was a classicist in the Roman tradition, but he combined elements in new, original ways, marking his buildings with the signature of his genius. This videoexplores many of his most important projects for buildings and cityplanning which form much of the character of modern Rome."--Container. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (30 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Format: | VHS |