507. MICHELANGELO AND BERNINI: ACHIEVEMENTS IN MARBLE SCULPTURE

 Chris Parrott

Drawing inspiration from the art of Ancient Greece and Rome, Michelangelo Buonarroti (b. 1475) revolutionized sculpture by reimagining classical ideals for the Renaissance. While Michelangelo’s influence across multiple mediums remains unparalleled, Gian Lorenzo Bernini (b. 1598) arguably exceeded Michelangelo’s mastery in marble, crafting sculptures that are even more dynamic, emotionally charged, and technically sophisticated. This two-day course will examine the most iconic marble works by these two extraordinary artists – masterpieces that continue to stand as some of the greatest technical triumphs in the history of art.

10:30-12:30 p.m.                                                                                                      2 Sessions

Thursdays, October 30 and November 6                                                                 Fee:  $80

ABOUT THE LECTURER

Christopher Parrott is a Contemporary Realist painter whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally for over two decades, and featured in art publications such as Art Forum, Art Papers and New American Paintings. Educated at Pratt Institute, he followed that degree with a post-college tenure at the Barnstone Studios, studying Classical design systems and Art History. Among numerous other locations, he has recently been featured in a gallery exhibition entitled Modern Masters in New York City, and another entitled Wangsim Selects: Hong Kong Showroom, 3rd Edition, where he has exhibited with such well-known artists as Julian Schnabel and Andy Warhol. He has regularly participated in Basel art fairs in both Miami and Switzerland.