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The study delves into the paradox of Roman Baroque sculpture, where the lifelike qualities of works by masters like Bernini and Algardi clash with their rigid marble materiality. This tension creates a complex experience for viewers, often leading to confusion or frustration. By examining contemporary poetry and psychological theories, the author reveals how modern audiences engage with this duality, ultimately providing fresh insights into celebrated masterpieces of European art.
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Il Marmo spirante, Joris van Gastel
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Il Marmo spirante
- Subtitle
- Sculpture and Experience in Seventeenth-Century Rome
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joris van Gastel
- Publisher
- Akademie Verlag
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN13
- 9783050059488
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- The study delves into the paradox of Roman Baroque sculpture, where the lifelike qualities of works by masters like Bernini and Algardi clash with their rigid marble materiality. This tension creates a complex experience for viewers, often leading to confusion or frustration. By examining contemporary poetry and psychological theories, the author reveals how modern audiences engage with this duality, ultimately providing fresh insights into celebrated masterpieces of European art.