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Bernini, Gian Lorenzo

Avery, Charles. Bernini: Genius of the Baroque. Bulfinch, 1997. Comprehensive look at the achievements of the artist; excellent color photographs.

Careri, Giovanni. Bernini: Flights of Love. University of Chicago Press, 1995. Focuses on the unity of Bernini's late designs for three chapels.

Marder, Tod A. Bernini and the Art of Architecture. Abbeville, 1998. A stunning look at Bernini's major architectural achievements.

McPhee, Sarah. Bernini and the Bell Towers: Architecture and Politics of the Vatican. Yale University Press, 2002. Story of Bernini's design and construction of the massive twin bell towers atop St. Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

Wittkower, Rudolf. Bernini: The Sculptor of the Roman Baroque. Phaidon, 1997. Authoritatively relates Bernini to his time and provides an illustrated catalog of his works.

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