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Francesco Borromini

A Baroque architect whose idiosyncratic use of curves was nonetheless based on geometry, Borromini built complex and sometimes controversial designs.

Dates
1599–1667
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Switzerland
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Baroque > Italian Baroque
Known For
Architecture
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