Alex Ingles
ART 276: Baroque & Rococo
Reading Response 4
2/16/2016
Gian Lorenzo Bernini was probably one of the greatest artists of the Baroque Era. His sculptures and other architectural projects show us he was capable of using different subjects and forms of media to bring his works to life. Warwick’s article discusses the theatrical approach he took in his sculptures and other works of art. His objective was to set a stage and engage the spectators viewing the art as if they were in a theater. Bernini gave movement and voice to his works and he wanted the audience to verbally respond to them. ”Apollo and Daphne” is one such work that established his reputation and his concept of viewing and reacting to it. Warwick uses the Borghese collection, guidebooks, and biographies of the artist to explore this theatrical idea of sculpture, especially in his early works. For most of Bernini’s life, his work was commissioned by church officials to adorn churches, plazas and other church facades. The Catholic Church influenced most of the artwork during this time and they felt that art should communicate religious themes and patrons should be emotionally involved with the work. They wanted art to stimulate the senses, captivate attention and elevate the soul. Clergy wanted to impress visitors and …show more content…
In addition, Bernini brought cultural visitors to react and discuss this piece, which is what the church expected artists to accomplish. The visitor’s interpretation gave “voice to mute objects” (Warwick 357) which was Bernini’s intention. He was able to blend movement, time and metamorphosis in this statute. You can move around the statue and see Daphne changing or see Apollo in motion as he tries to jump up and catch Daphne even though he has a large wrap on
ART 276: Baroque & Rococo
Reading Response 4
2/16/2016
Gian Lorenzo Bernini was probably one of the greatest artists of the Baroque Era. His sculptures and other architectural projects show us he was capable of using different subjects and forms of media to bring his works to life. Warwick’s article discusses the theatrical approach he took in his sculptures and other works of art. His objective was to set a stage and engage the spectators viewing the art as if they were in a theater. Bernini gave movement and voice to his works and he wanted the audience to verbally respond to them. ”Apollo and Daphne” is one such work that established his reputation and his concept of viewing and reacting to it. Warwick uses the Borghese collection, guidebooks, and biographies of the artist to explore this theatrical idea of sculpture, especially in his early works. For most of Bernini’s life, his work was commissioned by church officials to adorn churches, plazas and other church facades. The Catholic Church influenced most of the artwork during this time and they felt that art should communicate religious themes and patrons should be emotionally involved with the work. They wanted art to stimulate the senses, captivate attention and elevate the soul. Clergy wanted to impress visitors and …show more content…
In addition, Bernini brought cultural visitors to react and discuss this piece, which is what the church expected artists to accomplish. The visitor’s interpretation gave “voice to mute objects” (Warwick 357) which was Bernini’s intention. He was able to blend movement, time and metamorphosis in this statute. You can move around the statue and see Daphne changing or see Apollo in motion as he tries to jump up and catch Daphne even though he has a large wrap on