Week 5 Responses

Week 5 Response

Both the work on the left and the right are from the Baroque period, which incorporates highly decorative and theatrical architecture styles. Furthermore, this period is known for incorporating movement/motion in its designs. The work on the left, the church of San Carlo Alle Quatto Fontane designed by the architect Francesco Borromini includes motion with its use of ovals that guide your eye and has a fluid motion. Similarly, the sculpture David by the architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini includes motion in how he’s throwing a stone. Overall, the work on the left represents more of the decorative architecture style of the Baroque period while the work on the right more represents the use of motion in the period.

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