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Amedeo Modigliani (1884 - 1920) is considered among the greatest painters to have lifted a brush. He mainly painted portraits and nudes, developing a style which proved scandalous in his own lifetime, but is now widely revered and instantly recognizable. The faces of his sitters are created with sparse lines, rounded shapes, and elongated necks.
See some of the most memorable art of the 20th century at Tate Modern’s comprehensive retrospective of Modigliani’s work. During his brief and turbulent life Modigliani developed a unique and instantly recognisable pictorial style. Though meeting little success during their time, his emotionally intense portraits and seductive nudes are now ...
Portrait of Paul Alexandre, c. 1909. Amedeo Modigliani. See all articles ›. Inside the Exhibition. Skyscraper Living: Georgia O’Keeffe and the Shelton Hotel. An unexpected move to a residential high-rise gave O’Keeffe a new perspective on nature and the built environment. The Wonder of Wandering Interns.
In addition to African art, Modigliani’s sculptures reflect his knowledge of ancient Cycladic, Sumerian, Egyptian, and Greek art. View more Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.
Oct 15, 2018 · By. Bill Lamb. Updated on October 15, 2018. The Italian artist Amadeo Modigliani (July 12, 1884–January 24, 1920) is best known for his portraits and nudes, which featured elongated faces, necks, and bodies. The distinctly modernist works were not celebrated during Modigliani's lifetime, but after his death, he achieved great acclaim.
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Amedeo Clemente Modigliani was an Italian Jewish painter and sculptor who worked mainly in France. He is known for portraits and nudes in a modern style characterized by a surreal elongation of faces, necks, and figures that were not received well during his lifetime, but later became much sought-after. Modigliani spent his youth in Italy ...
