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The Young Borromini and the use of geometry
Author(s): Massimiliano Caristo (Author)
- Publication Date: October 18, 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 72 pages
- ISBN-10: B009T42ENY
Book Description
This dissertation addresses the work of Borromini, the innovative Italian architect of the baroque era. On the basis of my document and site research and a thorough review of relevant key literature, both in English and Italian language publications, this dissertation assesses the role of Borromini as an innovator during the baroque era. It does so by first placing his work in the a political struggles of his time, related to the papacy, and then by tracing his influences, from his education in Milan to his Roman connections. It then analyses the construction of ‘San Carlino’, the church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, an important example of his experimental approach.
Borromini broke the binary divisions of his time by creating beautiful work for the frugal and the rich, as well as by mixing classic with the gothic approaches.
Importantly, Borromini broke the mould of architectural practices of his time by making his mark as a powerful architect with an extensive technical background in stonemasonry and draftsmanship as opposed to the conceptual fine arts.
With an approach that was both pragmatic and scientific, he experimented with organic forms and complex geometry, in order to embrace both the spiritual and the rational. He dared to apply a mixture of gothic and classical forms, to produce a new architectural language.
Borromini broke the binary divisions of his time by creating beautiful work for the frugal and the rich, as well as by mixing classic with the gothic approaches.
Importantly, Borromini broke the mould of architectural practices of his time by making his mark as a powerful architect with an extensive technical background in stonemasonry and draftsmanship as opposed to the conceptual fine arts.
With an approach that was both pragmatic and scientific, he experimented with organic forms and complex geometry, in order to embrace both the spiritual and the rational. He dared to apply a mixture of gothic and classical forms, to produce a new architectural language.
