Amedeo Modigliani: Caryatid

Reckless and dissolute in personality, but elegant and sensuous in his art, Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) is one of the best-known, and least understood, artists of the 20th century. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated volume, based on new scholarship and featuring contributions written by distinguished American scholars, explores the myth that ...more

Numerous high-quality reproductions accompany this in-depth examination of Modigliani’s career, from the penetrating psychological studies of his early portraits, through the more stylized images such as the graceful figures with the famous almond-shaped eyes and swan-like necks, to his mature depiction of nudes, which have become symbols of femininity. Although ...more

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) is one of the greatest - and most misunderstood - artists of the twentieth century. His incisive portraits, erotically charged nudes, beautiful drawings, and primitivistic sculpture have been admired for decades. Modigliani's work, however, has typically been examined in the limited context of his so-called bohemian, anti-intellectual ...more

This illustrated survey of the work of Modigliani shows how he was regarded by contemporaries as the very definition of a Parisian bohemian. Modigliani's style is seen as having roots in antiquity or Africa, and the text also brings to life the Parisian art scene of the early 20th century. ...more

Now available in an attractively priced, beautifully produced flexi edition, this important examination of Modigliani’s art focuses on the enigmatic genius of the avant-garde. One of the most recognizable artists of his era, Amedeo Modigliani is also perhaps one of the least understood. In this thorough , yet refreshingly concise ...more

This lovely book of Amedeo Modigliani s erotic drawings displays his prodigious artistry in an intimate format. Best known for his distinctive paintings and sculptures, Modigliani drew obsessively and considered this skill vital to his development as an artist. His proficiency, ease, and delight in drawing are clearly in evidence ...more

Perhaps the greatest Italian artist of the twentieth century, Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) created a number of memorable paintings during the last five years of his life that revealed an intriguing distortion of form and a sensitive use of color. The art stickers in this collection, most of which are from ...more