Gianlorenzo Bernini's Ecstasy of St. Theresa, a centerpiece of a chapel in Rome, exemplifies what characteristic of the Baroque style?
a) It brings together various media, such as marble, bronze, and the natural light from a window, to achieve theatrical effects.
b) It uses naturalistic imagery of ordinary people in dark, dingy surroundings.
c) It was a work commissioned by the pope.
d) It represents the exploration of nature by setting the scene in an extensive landscape.
Answer: a
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