Our study into the Baroque period began today. I have been looking forward to this for a long time. I love Bernini’s sculptures his ability to translate surface textures into marble was unprecedented and a major breakthrough in his time. Even by today’s standards he is genius in his sculpting abilities.
Rome Day 9
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