Borromini

Borromini is a comprehensive biography and critical study of Francesco Borromini, one of the most inventive geniuses of Baroque architecture. This volume 1 analysis explores the master's career, focusing on his unique use of spatial effects and revolutionary architectural forms. Author Anthony Blunt examines the development of Borromini's style, tracing the influence of Michelangelo and the professional relationship Borromini shared with Bernini.

The text provides a detailed survey of the artist's work within the context of Italy and the broader Baroque movement. By studying individual commissions, the book illustrates how Borromini combined limitless imagination with rigidly controlled geometry. This work of architecture criticism interprets the intellectual control and originality that define Borromini's contributions to the field. It serves as a lucid account of the architect's training and his lasting impact on the history of European design.