{"title":"Franco Mormando","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Franco Mormando, a distinguished author whose work delves deep into the realms of art, history, and biography. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Mormando brings to life the intricate tapestry of human experience, drawing us into the lives of fascinating historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eBernini\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration of the famed Italian sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Mormando's meticulous research and engaging prose offer readers an intimate glimpse into the life and times of one of the Baroque period's most influential artists. His writing not only educates but also inspires a deeper appreciation for the artistry and cultural impacts of Bernini's monumental work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMormando's books reside comfortably within the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, providing insightful narratives that transport readers to the heart of history. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Franco Mormando's work invites you to journey through the past with a trusted and knowledgeable guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bernini-by-franco-mormando-9780226055237","title":"Bernini","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculptor, architect, painter, playwright, and scenographer, Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680) was the last of the great universal artistic geniuses of early modern Italy, placed by both contemporaries and posterity in the same exalted company as Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo. His artistic vision remains palpably present today through the countless statues, fountains, and buildings that transformed Rome into the Baroque theatre that continues to enthral tourists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is perhaps not surprising that this artist who defined the Baroque should have a personal life that itself was, well, baroque. As Franco Mormando’s dazzling biography reveals, Bernini was a man driven by many passions, possessed of an explosive temper and a hearty sex drive, and he lived a life as dramatic as any of his creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on archival sources, letters, diaries, and—with a suitable scepticism—a hagiographic account written by Bernini’s son (who portrays his father as a paragon of virtue and piety), Mormando leads us through Bernini’s many feuds and love affairs, scandals, and sins. He sets Bernini’s raucous life against a vivid backdrop of Baroque Rome, bustling and wealthy, and peopled by churchmen and bureaucrats, popes and politicians, schemes and secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a seductively readable biography, stuffed with stories and teeming with life—as wild and unforgettable as Bernini’s art. No one who has been bewitched by the Baroque should miss it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855728890092,"sku":"9780226055237","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cbbbaa26ebb5188042df3e9d3db6c6a0.jpg?v=1759277141"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/franco-mormando.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}