Simon Schama's Power of Art Bernini
Born in Naples, Bernini was an exceptional talent from an early age and went on to dominate the art world of 17th century Rome. His work epitomised the Baroque style and his sculpture, church interiors and exteriors and town planning could be seen everywhere. He was also a painter, playwright, costume and theatre designer. Bernini worked under successive Popes; Pope Gregory XV made him a knight and Pope Urban VIII took him as his best friend. He was revered in his time until a jealous rage caused him to have the face of his mistress slashed after discovering her romance with his brother. His reputation fell further after his bell towers for the Cathedral of St Peter's started cracking in 1641. He redeemed himself and kick started his career again with arguably his most famous work, The Ecstasy of St Theresa, in 1652.
Primary Title
- Simon Schama's Power of Art
Secondary Title
- Bernini
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 31 October 2010
Start Time
- 20 : 29
Finish Time
- 21 : 29
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Documentary Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Born in Naples, Bernini was an exceptional talent from an early age and went on to dominate the art world of 17th century Rome. His work epitomised the Baroque style and his sculpture, church interiors and exteriors and town planning could be seen everywhere. He was also a painter, playwright, costume and theatre designer. Bernini worked under successive Popes; Pope Gregory XV made him a knight and Pope Urban VIII took him as his best friend. He was revered in his time until a jealous rage caused him to have the face of his mistress slashed after discovering her romance with his brother. His reputation fell further after his bell towers for the Cathedral of St Peter's started cracking in 1641. He redeemed himself and kick started his career again with arguably his most famous work, The Ecstasy of St Theresa, in 1652.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Bernini, Gian Lorenzo, 1598-1680
- Art
- Artists--Italy.
Genres
- Art
- Documentary
Hosts
- Simon Schama (Host)
Contributors
- HBO Films (Production Unit)
- Clare Beavan (Producer)
- Clare Beavan (Director)
- Simon Schama (Writer)
Subjects
- Bernini, Gian Lorenzo, 1598-1680
- Art
- Artists--Italy.