Baroquemania

In this episode, we explore the rise of Baroquemania in late 19th and early 20th-century Italy, a period when the once-dismissed Baroque style made a dramatic comeback. We examine how Italy, newly unified and seeking a national identity, turned to Baroque art and architecture as symbols of grandeur and power. This resurgence wasn’t just about aesthetics; it reflected deeper cultural anxieties about modernity and order. Through the works of figures like Bernini and Wilde, we uncover how Baroque art expressed the tensions of the time, resonating with both traditionalists and modernists alike.