Baroque

Baroque

Main article: Baroque

King Zygmunt Vasa column in Warsaw,Poland

In Baroque sculpture, groups of figures assumed new importance, and there was a dynamic movement and energy of human forms— they spiralled around an empty central vortex, or reached outwards into the surrounding space. For the first time, Baroque sculpture often had multiple ideal viewing angles. The characteristic Baroque sculpture added extra-sculptural elements, for example, concealed lighting, or water fountains. Often, Baroque artists fused sculpture and architecture seeking to create a transformative experience for the viewer. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was undoubtedly the most important sculptor of the Baroque period. His works were inspired by Hellenistic sculpture of Ancient Greece and Imperial Rome. One of his most famous works is The Ecstasy of St Theresa (1647-1652).