Genius in the Design: Bernini, Borromini, and the Rivalry That Transformed Rome
Genius in the Design: Bernini, Borromini, and the Rivalry That Transformed Rome
Genius in the Design: Bernini, Borromini, and the Rivalry That Transformed Rome
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Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Entertaining . . . Morrissey finely renders the intense rivalry between these two artists." - Publishers Weekly
"Looks in detail at the work of two of the greatest Renaissance artists" - The Economist
"Thrilling" - London Daily Telegraph
"Gripping . . . a tale of the Eternal City's artistic transcendence." - Kirkus Reviews
"Splendid. . . . Not only a fascinating account of two of the greatest architects in western history, it is also a scintillating introduction to the Baroque." - Iain Pears, author of An Instance of the Fingerpost
"Morrissey illuminates the contrast between the celebrated Bernini and the anguished Borromini." - Boston Globe
"In clear prose and with splendid touches of drama, history and architecture are both brought wonderfully to life. - Ross King, author of the New York Times bestsellers BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME and MICHELANGELO AND THE POPE'S CEILING
"Engrossing . . . You'll never look at an important building the same way again." - Matthew Pearl, author of the New York Times bestseller, THE DANTE CLUB
"GENIUS IN THE DESIGN reveals the dark side of 17th Century Italy with sparkling anecdotes and you-are-there immediacy" - Laurence Bergreen, author of OVER THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
"Fascinating . . . a scintillating introduction to the Baroque. It is a splendid read - Iain Pears, author of the New York Times bestseller, AN INSTANCE OF THE FINGERPOST
"[Morrissey] succeeds. His descriptions of the men's passions and their art and architecture make for page-turning reading." - Seattle Times Book Review
"Looks in detail at the work of two of the greatest Renaissance artists" - The Economist
"Thrilling" - London Daily Telegraph
"Gripping . . . a tale of the Eternal City's artistic transcendence." - Kirkus Reviews
"Splendid. . . . Not only a fascinating account of two of the greatest architects in western history, it is also a scintillating introduction to the Baroque." - Iain Pears, author of An Instance of the Fingerpost
"Morrissey illuminates the contrast between the celebrated Bernini and the anguished Borromini." - Boston Globe
"In clear prose and with splendid touches of drama, history and architecture are both brought wonderfully to life. - Ross King, author of the New York Times bestsellers BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME and MICHELANGELO AND THE POPE'S CEILING
"Engrossing . . . You'll never look at an important building the same way again." - Matthew Pearl, author of the New York Times bestseller, THE DANTE CLUB
"GENIUS IN THE DESIGN reveals the dark side of 17th Century Italy with sparkling anecdotes and you-are-there immediacy" - Laurence Bergreen, author of OVER THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
"Fascinating . . . a scintillating introduction to the Baroque. It is a splendid read - Iain Pears, author of the New York Times bestseller, AN INSTANCE OF THE FINGERPOST
"[Morrissey] succeeds. His descriptions of the men's passions and their art and architecture make for page-turning reading." - Seattle Times Book Review
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
William Morrow & Company
Pub date:
2006-04-01
Length:
336 pages
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