Amedeo Modigliani
2) Modigliani
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Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Physical Desc
95 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), portraits ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
In endless odes to the female form, Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) traced elongated bodies, almond eyes, and his own name into art history. His languid female subjects are as instantly recognizable as they are startling, sensual, and swan-necked. Modigliani's unique figuration corresponded to his own personal idea of beauty, but drew upon a rich variety of visual influences, including contemporary Cubism, African carvings, Cambodian sculptures, and...