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Gian Lorenzo Bernini

A sculptor, architect, and painter, Bernini’s stone carving and innovation in dynamic architectural spaces was in service of the Counter-Reformation.

Dates
1598–1680
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Baroque > Italian Baroque
Known For
Painting
Sculpture > Architectural sculpture
Architecture
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