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Modigliani: Beyond the Myth (Jewish Museum)

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There have been many publications on Modigliani lately and also many exhibitions (in Paris, London, NY). This particular book, which is the catalogue for a show at the Jewish Museum, is, in my opinion, the most original one in that it attempts to study the artist setting aside all the rest (that is "the myth"). The beautiful reproductions enable the reader to see what a revolutionary portraitist Modigliani was, even sometimes minimalist (to use a fashionable word). The provenance of the works shows that he did have early admirers, and not only among his peers or dealers.

I came along Modigilian's Art druing a drawing class. I purchased a small book at a local bookstore first. I was so impressed over the artist and his paintings that I want to learn more about his work. He is a master painter of the early 20 th century. Some of his figures have a sence of sadeness in there way how they look . Some of the poses are oriented on classic old masters.Describtions are given in the book. Also you will see delightful abstract forms and colors. I really can recomend the book to everyone who wants to learn more about this great artist.
The book also shows images of drawings and sculptures.

This review relates to the paperback edition...

A handsome and heavy piece of work with high quality reproductions. 241 pp, illustrated throughout in color. Chronology, Index. 17 pp of End Notes and Bibliography.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Modigliani Against the Grain
Faces of Modigliani: Identity Politics Under Fascism
Making and Masking: Modigliani and the Problems of Portraiture

Modigliani and the Bodies of Art: Carnality, Attentiveness, and the Modernist Struggle
Epilogue: The Modigliani Myth

Plates
Chronology
Notes
Bibliography

Comprehensive and thorough book about the life and works of Amadeo Modigliani. A great reference book with many plates of his art.I am very glad to have this book, well worth it.

I bought this book preparing a visit of an exhibition on paintings as well as my paission in arts, i.e. painting.
The book is full of pics and enough text about Amadeo.
Amadeo's paitings are really great...