Аннотация: Amedeo Modigliani and a woman of the twentieth century. A note on chapters 14-20 of Corrado Augias's book "Modigliani"
Amedeo Modigliani and a woman of the twentieth century. A note on chapters 14-20 of Corrado Augias's book "Modigliani"
What conclusions can the reader come to after completing the reading of the book 'Modigliani' by Corrado Augias?
1. In the center of creativity of Modigliani - a series of paintings depicting a naked female body (nudes).
Such a paintings are an artistic reflection of the new position of women in the twentieth century.
2. It is important for an artist to gain recognition.
3. The recognition criteria are very vague.
4. The financial situation of Amedeo Modigliani allowed him - subject to cost control - to live, albeit without luxury, but quite safely.
5. The marital status of Modigliani was not bad. At least two girls claimed (expressed a desire) to be his companions of life; They gave birth to his children [they bore him children].
6. Amedeo Modigliani was surrounded by a significant number of people who recognized his talent. Apparently, he himself considered this recognition insufficient.
7. Toward the end of Modigliani's life, his creative productivity increased dramatically. His lifestyle did not contribute to maintaining health.
8. The paintings of Modigliani began to grow in price already during his funeral. In the most winning position, apparently, were collectors-speculators-professionals, standing from Modigliani at a considerable distance and having the opportunity for years to store his paintings in acceptable conditions.
9. A summation. Everything is transient ...
The different parts of the book 'Modigliani' by Corrado Augias differ in level of presentation, but - in general - the book is a conscientious creative work, covering a large amount of biographical information about Amedeo Modigliani; the book is the one of the biographies of Amedeo Modigliani.
June 6, 2020 16:45
Translation from Russian into English: June 8, 2020 08:33.
Владимир Владимирович Залесский 'Амедео Модильяни и женщина двадцатого века. Заметка о главах 14 - 20 книги Коррадо Ауджиаса 'Модильяни''.