The Magic of Modigliani
Amedeo Modigliani reigns unique among the early modern artists--in part due to his affinity with the Italian artistic tradition that was his heritage. Art historians are only just beginning to fully comprehend the significance of Modigliani’s contribution to art. Visit the link above to learn more about this fascinating figure of Modern Art. I also highly recommend the book, Modigliani: A Life by Meryle Secrest. You can order it from Amazon--in paperback and Kindle formats. It definitely will dispel many of the false myths about Modigliani--and lend insight into the true nature of the man.
I also strongly encourage you to visit the Early Italian Renaissance and Mannerist traditions. These are at the very heart of Modigliani’s work.
Reader Comments (2)
Locally, LACMA and Norton Simon have a few works of Modigliani that we enjoyed seeing:
LACMA link
Norton Simon link
Yes...both the Norton Simon and LACMA have a couple of works by Modigliani.