Franco Mormando's fascinating book is a welcome addition to the Bernini literature. It is both a biography of the artist and a portrait of Roman Baroque culture. Though written for a general audience, it reveals an impressive command of the specialist scholarship--in art history, literature, and history.--Pamela Jones, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Read More
Franco Mormando's fascinating book is a welcome addition to the Bernini literature. It is both a biography of the artist and a portrait of Roman Baroque culture. Though written for a general audience, it reveals an impressive command of the specialist scholarship--in art history, literature, and history.--Pamela Jones, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Read Less