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A study of the career and the distinctive styles and techniques of the modern Italian artist, Modigliani
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Amadeo Modigliani abandoned his career as a sculptor for purely economic reasons, yet his experience with hammer and chisel enabled him to discover his true means of expression as a painter. The smoldering sensuality of his nudes, writes Roy, puts Modigliani in the direct lineage of Italian Renaissance masters. His portraits of women have wistful loneliness as their dominant note, yet he captures many moods and attitudes, from smug complacency to sheer joy in living, in his sitters. This gracefully written essay, originally published in 1958 and now beautifully decked out with 176 reproductions (93 in color), makes a companionable introduction to the life and work of the Paris-based Italian bohemian, who was considered a reactionary conservative in his own time. The illustrations are terrific, and Roy impartially plumbs the dark soul of the self-destructive artist who described himself in the verse: "He sheds the tears of those who have failed to reach the stars."
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Modigliani
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Rizzoli International Publications, New York, NY, 1986
ISBN 10: 0847806308
ISBN 13: 9780847806300
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Modigliani
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Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 1985
ISBN 10: 0847806308
ISBN 13: 9780847806300
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Seller: Frank J. Raucci, Bookseller, Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. A LITERARY and PICTORIAL chronicle of the life and oeuvre of Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920). Former owner's inked name on the front endpaper. Minor/mild rubbing (commonly visible on dark-colored dustjackets), elsewise a bright, clean, tight copy sans flaws. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in 176 full color and black and white photographic reproductions of Modigliani paintings and drawings (many full page) with accompanying descriptive captions. 159 pages. GP3. Seller Inventory # 019326
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Modigliani
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ISBN 10: 0847806308
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Hardcover. Condition: FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 159pp. Crimson cloth white-stamped spine lettering. A pristine copy. Dust jacket has minor rip to the head of the spine but is otherwise clean and sharp. Seller Inventory # 506858
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Hardcover. Red cloth boards with white spine lettering, color illustrated dust jacket with white lettering, 159 pp, richly illustrated in bw and color. "First published in 1958 in the Skira series, The taste of our time"--Title page verso. Contents include: Vita Brevis -- A tragic generation -- A new day dawns -- Modigliani and sculpture -- Modigliani and the "Modiglianis" -- Intelligence of Modigliaaani -- The business of living -- Vita Nuova -- Cruel death, pity's foe -- Life is a gift. VG+/VG (light wear to dust jacke, mostly edges slightly curled. Pages and illustrations are very clean.). Seller Inventory # 178529
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Hardcover. 1st. 4to. 159pp. 176 illustrations (93 in color). A fine copy in near fine dustjacket (short closed tear to upper rear cover). A beautiful retrospective on Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), one of the most distinctive individualists of modern art. Next day shipping. Celebrating our 15th year - all domestic orders ship with Delivery Confirmation Tracking Number - Images available upon request. Seller Inventory # 12171