The Church of Santa Susana
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Title
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The Church of Santa Susana
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Creator
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Carlo Maderno
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Date
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1580s-1600s
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Description
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The Church of Santa Susana by Carlo Maderno was one of the first Roman structures to break the traditional style of Mannerist architecture. The main facade of the church is built from a marble-like stone to draw attention to it as it is the most important piece of the structure. This was Maderno’s first commissioned work in Rome. This work of his was extravagant, and it created a sense of height and depth. This piece impressed the Pope so much that he tasked Maderno with the architecture for St. Peter’s Basilica allowing Maderno to become one of the most prominent artists during the Baroque period.
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Source
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https://ecumenism.blog/2009/11/22/santa-susanna-the-american-parish-in-rome/
