Book Description
This survey of the work of 20th-century Italian artist Giorgio Morandi, an increasingly popular subject of exhibits around the world, examines his still lifes, landscapes, and engravings and compares his work to those of similar subject matter. Cézannian concepts, metaphysics, and introspection are among the themes that reveal his boundless affection for domesticity and his desire to surpass it. This retrospective provides insight into Morandi's work and how his aesthetic differs from other 20th-century artists.
About the Author
Fabrizio D'Amico is the chair of the contemporary art history department at the University of Pisa. He has curated exhibitions on Afro, Hartung, Mafai, Melotti, Monet, Pirandello, Raffaello, Scialoja, and Turcato. He is the editor of contemporary art at La Repubblica.
Morandi (Gallery of the Arts Series) FROM THE PUBLISHER
This survey of the work of 20th-century Italian artist Giorgio Morandi, an increasingly popular subject of exhibits around the world, examines his still lifes, landscapes, and engravings and compares his work to those of similar subject matter. Cézannian concepts, metaphysics, and introspection are among the themes that reveal his boundless affection for domesticity and his desire to surpass it. This retrospective provides insight into Morandi's work and how his aesthetic differs from other 20th-century artists.
Art & Photography
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