Ireson, Nancy

Modigliani

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ISBN 13:
9780847861132
author:
Ireson, Nancy
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Rizzoli
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
9.50(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.90(d)
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£41.80

Description

Amedeo Modigliani: A Comprehensive Survey This definitive monograph presents 150 works by one of the most important artists of the early twentieth century. Born in Livorno, Italy, and working in Paris from 1906, Modigliani's tragically brief career was marked by significant artistic experimentation. The book contextualizes the modernist master alongside works by his peers, including Cézanne, Brancusi, and Picasso. Through six essays, various angles of understanding Modigliani's work and artistic persona are explored, connecting him with contemporary practice in Montparnasse and wider visual culture in early-twentieth-century Paris. This richly illustrated volume offers a new perspective on the artist, moving beyond historical interpretations to convey the breadth and depth of his formal and stylistic experimentation. A valuable contribution to the field, this collection will appeal to those interested in Modigliani's modernist masterpieces.

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