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Bernini. Shock Art of the Baroque The Ecstasy of St. Theresa. Son of a Roman sculptor Brought before Pope Paul V at 8 years old Drew St. John in minutes Pope declared him, “The next Michelangelo.”. Bernini’s youth. A Taste of Bernini. Flesh. Deconstructing David.
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Bernini Shock Art of the BaroqueThe Ecstasy of St. Theresa
Son of a Roman sculptor Brought before Pope Paul V at 8 years old Drew St. John in minutes Pope declared him, “The next Michelangelo.” Bernini’s youth
A Taste of Bernini Flesh
Outcome of the Constanza Affair • Bernini • Ordered to pay a fine • Pope waived the fine and sentenced him to marry • His brother Luigi • Banished • Servant • Jailed for assault • Constanza • Jailed for fornication and adultery
Bernini’s Fall • Commissioned to add 2 great bell towers to St. Peters • First tower cracked in two months • Demolished • Bernini was disgraced