This is Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Michelangelo perfected sculpture before his time. As if it were even possible, Bernini took it a step further. Michelangelo's sculptures were absolutely perfect for what he was intending for them, but they were still missing one thing.
What's missing in this? Action. David isn't doing anything. It's basically a contrapposto study, and nothing more. There is a legitimate debate on whether Michelangelo or Bernini were better at sculpture, though since it's generally accepted that Michelangelo was probably the greatest artist in history, most agree that he comes out on top because there would've been no Bernini had he not set the groundwork. Without him, the next big art movement would not have been possible.
After the Renaissance would come Baroque, which was obsessed with dynamic action. And at this, Bernini was the fucking master. Check out Bernini's version of David.
I mean, look at that. Look at how much stress is being put on David's muscles. He is biting his lip.
This is Pluto and Proserpina.
Tears had never been seen before in sculpture. And never had this. Your mind is about to get fucking blown.
Those fingers are pressing into her flesh. This is marble. Bernini was only 23 years old.
Apollo and Daphne
Check this shit.
How did those branches growing out of her fingers not break off when he was chipping away at them? Shitfucking dykeballs.
Damned Soul
This was one of his very first works. He was younger than me and he was already on par with some of the greatest sculptors in history.
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
A window above takes advantage of natural light.
Who the f are you? This is awesome! I feel the same way about Bernini ... i think??? Im beyond amazed by his talent. When i try to tell people about him they have never heard of him. Sometimes I want to drop out of medical school and just move to Rome and paint and draw his work every day.It's just cool to see someone else shitting their pants over him. The Ecstacy is my fav then The Rape. IDK what you do for a living, but I guess it doesn't matter... you should read "Cutting for Stone" by Verghese. The Ecstasy of St.Teresa of Avila is central to the plot of the story. I guess it's also legit because I love surgery, but It's a good read anyway. -Jess
ReplyDeleteHaha, I'm just a graphic designer. This was like a year ago, I was in an art history class, and it was all fresh on my mind. Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteWhen you are "just" a graphic designer does that mean that there is something more prestigious you should be doing with your life? WTF man, don't sell yourself short that's a pretty bad ass profession. So Im not really sure how that works are you hired by companies that like your work and then you work on commission kinda thing? Or are you employed for one business full time?
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