Asked by MOHMED ARQEM on Sep 29, 2024
Much of the bronze for the tall columns of Bernini's Baldacchino was taken from what earlier building?
A) The Colosseum
B) The Column of Trajan
C) Baths of Caracalla
D) The Pantheon
Bernini's Baldacchino
A large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy, the Baldacchino of St. Peter's Basilica, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Bronze
A metal alloy consisting primarily of copper, with tin commonly as a secondary component, used historically for tools, weapons, and sculpture.
Colosseum
An iconic ancient amphitheater in Rome, Italy, known for hosting gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
- Discern the symbolic messages conveyed through Baroque artworks and architectural designs.
- Analyze how sculpture, architecture, and painting complement and influence each other in Baroque art.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the symbolic messages conveyed through Baroque artworks and architectural designs.
- Analyze how sculpture, architecture, and painting complement and influence each other in Baroque art.
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