Francesco Borromini | |
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 Borromini (anonymous youth portrait) | |
| Born | Francesco Castelli 25 September 1599 |
| Died | 2 August 1667 (aged 67) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Sant'Agnese in Agone, Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, Oratorio dei Filippini |
Francesco Borromini (/ˌbɒrəˈmiːni/, Italian: [franˈtʃesko borroˈmiːni]), also called Francesco Castelli (Italian: [kaˈstɛlli]; 25 September 1599 – 2 August 1667), was an Italian architect. He was born in the Swiss canton of Ticino. He was an influential person in making Roman Baroque architecture.
He was inspired by Michelangelo's works and the ruins of Antiquity. He created his own type of architecture using types of Classical architecture. He used geometry and put symbolism into his works. He was probably a self-taught taught scholar.
Borromini was often sad and quick to anger. This resulted in him quitting some of his jobs. His conflicts led him to suicide in 1667.
He did not have lots of influence at first. However, as time went on, his work was visible in other works. After the late 1800s, Borromini's work became popular for its inventiveness.
