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Group: Cholas (Kolas), Kingdom of the
People: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Topic: Western Art: 1540 to 1552

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Italian sculptor, architect, painter, playwright, and designer
Years: 1598 - 1680

Gian Lorenzo Bernini (also spelled Gianlorenzo or Giovanni Lorenzo) (Naples, 7 December 1598 – Rome, 28 November 1680) is an Italian artist who works principally in Rome.

He is the leading sculptor of his age and also a prominent architect.

In addition he paints, writes plays, and designs metalwork and stage sets.