“There are two devices which can help the sculptor to judge his work: one is not to see it for a while. The other... is to look at his work through spectacles which will change its color and magnify or diminish it, so as to disguise it somehow to his eye, and make it look as though it were the work of another.”
Quote by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a prominent figure in the Baroque art movement, is renowned for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works. Born on December 7, 1598, and died on November 28, 1680, Bernini's works are characterized by their dynamic and emotional expression, which has had a profound impact on subsequent art movements. more
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