Bernini, Giovanni Lorenzo. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

Bernini, Giovanni Lorenzo

SYLLABICATION:	Ber·ni·ni
PRONUNCIATION:	br-nn, br-
DATES:	1598–1680
	Italian sculptor, painter, and architect. An outstanding exponent of the Italian baroque, he is noted for his flowing, dynamic sculpture, such as Apollo and Daphne (1622–1624), and his designs for many churches, including Saint Peter's Basilica.


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