7.8: Borromini’s San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane

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    San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane was commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Barberini in 1634 for the Holy Order of the Trinity; construction began in 1638 and the church was consecrated in 1646. Frank Dabell, Dr. Beth Harris, and Dr. Steven Zucker provide a description, historical perspective, and analysis of Borromini’s San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane.

     

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    Francesco Borromini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (“Carlino”), Rome, 1634–1646.

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    • Borromini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane. Authored by: Frank Dabell, Dr. Beth Harris, and Dr. Steven Zucker. Provided by: Khan Academy. Located at: www.khanacademy.org/humanities/monarchy-enlightenment/baroque-art1/baroque-italy/v/francesco-borromini-san-carlo-1638-1646. License: CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike

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