AHST 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Inverse Relation, Andrea Palladio
13 Dec 2014
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Lecture 5 - baroque architecture in 17th century rome. Reformation serious challenge to catholicism, critique of space for its religious purpose. So much manipulation of classical ideas that seem almost lost. Curved, made out of old circus of maxenthius. Obelisk & fountains in center, stolen from egyptians. Bernini fountain, the 4 river gods of italy. Baroque sculpture finally knew how bodies worked, used twists and writhes to show off skill & knowledge of muscles. Boromini & bernini were enemies bernini outdid him big-time in the long run. San carlo alle quattro fontane, rome, by boromini, 1634-38. Undulating fa ade, fake doors & windows - curves make whole surface a bit ambiguous. Courtyard with cut edges to make almost circular walk. Famous for villas around venice & venetian churches. Simultaneity when a building combines multiple correct elements. Here: temple fronts, basilican sections, temple front again. Ex: san giorgio maggiore: 2 layered classical temples create catholic basilica.
