The 17th century was an age of curiosity. Artists and architects often went to considerable lengths to dazzle viewers and outshine the wonders of nature with their ingenuity. Francesco Borromini's forced perspective gallery at the Palazzo Spada is a brilliant example of such virtuosity. What do you think?
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
ART HIST 3D03 & 4E03: Borromini's Perspective at the Palazzo Spada, Rome
The 17th century was an age of curiosity. Artists and architects often went to considerable lengths to dazzle viewers and outshine the wonders of nature with their ingenuity. Francesco Borromini's forced perspective gallery at the Palazzo Spada is a brilliant example of such virtuosity. What do you think?
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