In our current Case assignment, we are going to compare two Baroque artworks, Bernini’s sculpture, Ecstasy of St. Teresa, and Caravaggio’s painting, Crucifixion of St. Peter.
Write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you provide brief information about the Baroque era with a contrasting reference to the Renaissance and role of the church; abbreviated biographical background on the artist; a brief description and interpretation of the two works; and your personal opinion on how Bernini and Caravaggio differently conveyed faith and commitment to the church based on your comparison of the two masterpieces.
Image of Bernini, Ecstasy of St.Teresa:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Estasi_di_Santa_Teresa.jpg/250px-Estasi_di_Santa_Teresa.jpg Image of Caravaggio, Crucifixion of St. Peter:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Caravaggio_-_Martirio_di_San_Pietro.jpg/300px-Caravaggio_-_Martirio_di_San_Pietro.jpg