Giorgio de Chirico Metaphysical Art Hardcover by Victoria Noel-Johnson 2019-image
Giorgio de Chirico Metaphysical Art Hardcover by Victoria Noel-Johnson 2019-image
Giorgio de Chirico Metaphysical Art Hardcover by Victoria Noel-Johnson 2019-image

Giorgio de Chirico Metaphysical Art Hardcover by Victoria Noel-Johnson 2019

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gtin13: 9788857240589 Item Height: 1.1 in Format: Hardcover Item Length: 11.3 in Illustrator: Yes ISBN-13: 9788857240589 Intended Audience: Trade Book Title: Giorgio De Chirico: the Face of Metaphysics Number of Pages: 224 Pages Item Weight: 56.1 Oz Genre: Art Reviews: Scholar Victoria Noel-Johnson provides the first Giorgio de Chirico synopsis in over 20 years. Although most famous for his eerie metaphysical paintings, de Chirico went through many complex periods to find his artistic style, all the while exploring deep philosophical concepts that affected his creative work. Publisher: Skira Editore Publication Year: 2019 Item Width: 9.8 in ISBN-10: 8857240584 Language: English Topic: Individual Artists / Monographs Synopsis: The first overview in decades of the eerie allegories of de Chirico, forefather of surrealism and genius of uncanny connections Giorgio de Chirico began to develop his Pittura Metafisica , or Metaphysical Painting, around 1911, painting brooding, dreamy scenes of depopulated landscapes filled with incongruous objects. But though this is the work de Chirico is best known for, his Metaphysical Painting period lasted only until 1919, and he remained prolific and experimental throughout his entire long life (trying out, for example, a Return to Order and a Rubens-inspired neobaroque style). In Giorgio de Chirico: The Changing Face of Metaphysical Art , the first de Chirico overview in more than 20 years, scholar Victoria Noel-Johnson explores the artist's entire, complex career and proposes a cohesive logic within its diversity. Organizing the artist's works thematically and reading them through the Nietzschean philosophy to which the artist was famously devoted, Noel-Johnson argues that despite de Chirico's many changes in style, technique, subject, composition and tone over the course of six decades, all of his works offer tangible visions of intangible philosophical concepts. Richly illustrated, this volume features works drawn from the artist's foundation and some of the most prestigious museums and collections in Italy, presented alongside a rich core of archival documents including letters and period photographs. Italian artist, writer and proto-surrealist Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978) began to develop his Pittura Metafisica after traveling in Milan, Florence and Turin between 1909 and 1911, where he was inspired by the bright Mediterranean light, sun-drenched piazzas and receding arcades--elements that would become essential visual motifs in his best-known works., An innovative analysis of the artistic poetics of the master of metaphysical painting. Through a selection of important works made during this master's career, this volume aims to conduct a critical revision of the artist's complex practice for the centenary of his so-called volte-face in 1919, the year he was criticised for leaving metaphysical painting (1910-1918) in favour of styles and techniques inspired by Classicism and the grand masters. Edited by the most important experts of De Chirico, The Face of Metaphysics promotes an innovative interpretation of the artist's oeuvre (both metaphysical, where the traditional confines of linear time and space are replaced by the doctrine of cyclical coexistence); an arrangement according to themes and not chronology underlines the idea that, despite the many changes in style, technique and subject, composition and colour tone, all of De Chirico's works may offer tangible visions of the intangible philosophical concept of Metaphysics, advanced by Nietzsche in the late 1800s: constant metaphysics. Divided into six sections (The Eternal Return; Metaphysical Exteriors; Metaphysical Protagonists; Metaphysical Interiors; Metaphysical nature; Metaphysics Encounters Tradition), this volume gathers around 90 works from some of the most prestigious private museums and collections in Italy and from the Fondazione de Chirico and also offers a rich core of archive documents including letters, period photos and exhibition catalogues., The first overview in decades of the eerie allegories of de Chirico, forefather of surrealism and genius of uncanny connections Giorgio de Chirico began to develop his Pittura Metafisica , or Metaphysical Painting, around 1911, painting brooding, dreamy scenes of depopulated landscapes filled with incongruous objects. But though this is the work de Chirico is best known for, his Metaphysical Painting period lasted only until 1919, and he remained prolific and experimental throughout his entire long life (trying out, for example, a Return to Order and a Rubens-inspired neobaroque style). In Giorgio de Chirico: The Changing Face of Metaphysical Art , the first de Chirico overview in more than 20 years, scholar Victoria Noel-Johnson explores the artist s entire, complex career and proposes a cohesive logic within its diversity. Organizing the artist s works thematically and reading them through the Nietzschean philosophy to which the artist was famously devoted, Noel-Johnson argues that despite de Chirico s many changes in style, technique, subject, composition and tone over the course of six decades, all of his works offer tangible visions of intangible philosophical concepts. Richly illustrated, this volume features works drawn from the artist s foundation and some of the most prestigious museums and collections in Italy, presented alongside a rich core of archival documents including letters and period photographs. Italian artist, writer and proto-surrealist Giorgio de Chirico (1888 1978) began to develop his Pittura Metafisica after traveling in Milan, Florence and Turin between 1909 and 1911, where he was inspired by the bright Mediterranean light, sun-drenched piazzas and receding arcades elements that would become essential visual motifs in his best-known works. Author: Victoria Noel-Johnson brand: Skira Editore

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Further Details Title: Giorgio de Chirico: The Face of Metaphysics Condition: New Author: Victoria Noel-Johnson EAN: 9788857240589 Format: Hardback Country/Region of Manufacture: IT ISBN: 9788857240589 Publisher: Skira Language: English Item Height: 280mm Item Length: 240mm Item Weight: 1580g Genre: Arts & Photography Release Date: 07/04/2019 Release Year: 2019 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. This stunning hardcover dives deep into Giorgio de Chirico's metaphysical art with rich visuals and insightful analysis by Victoria Noel-Johnson. The large format beautifully showcases his enigmatic works, making it a must-have for art lovers. Published by Skira, the quality is impeccable—perfect for collectors or anyone fascinated by surrealism and symbolism. A true gem for your coffee table or bookshelf!

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