A thematic study of Baroque sculpture, tracing its origins to Rome at the turn of the seventeenth century; discussing its characteristic forms, such as tombs, fountains, and portraiture; and including 185 illustrations.
The architecture and visual arts of the baroque presented the world on a great stage. The pomposity of the popes in Rom, the splendor of the court of the Sun King, and the Dutch painting of the seventeenth century - all reflect different aspects of the idea of a God-given order.
From the antiquity to the twentieth century, this sculpture collection offers a vision of western art. Here are the most sensual and harmonious masterworks to the most provocative and minimalist sculptures. These masterworks are a mirror of an era, of an artist and his public through this sculpture gallery. This book gives you a panoramic view of western sculpture. It also includes references, comments on masterworks and biographies.
