I Caravaggeschi. The Caravaggesque Painters

Name: I Caravaggeschi. The Caravaggesque Painters
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A Catalogue of the Artists and Works

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I Caravaggeschi. The Caravaggesque Painters offers the most comprehensive study of the Caravaggesque style to date. It explores the life and legacy of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, a 17th-century Italian painter known for his powerful and often controversial works. The book presents a nuanced view of Caravaggio not just as a rebellious artist, but as a figure supported by influential patrons. It delves into the circle of followers inspired by his work, forming an unofficial school across Europe. Please note the text is in Italian, with an English foreword.
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This book is ideal for art historians, scholars of Baroque painting, and readers deeply interested in Caravaggio and his artistic influence across Europe.

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) is probably the most admired, studied painter of 17th century Italy. Although many questions still remain regarding Caravaggios body of work, it is certain that he never formed a proper school or studio. This title deals with the complex story of the Caravaggesque style.

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The most complete publication to date on the complex story of the Caravaggesque style. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) is probably the most admired, studied and universally known painter of 17th century Italy. Everyone knows the legend of this cursed and hot-tempered painter, who was rejected by the Roman Curia for his paintings, which were considered to be inappropriate and even scandalous.

However, a more complete picture of this artist—as the skilful director of a career fostered and protected by influential cardinals and important noble families—has been known for some time now, in all its complexity. Although many questions still remain regarding Caravaggio's body of work, it is certain that he never formed a proper school or studio.

Caravaggio did, however, have a substantial circle of followers throughout Europe, an unofficial school formed by those who knew him personally and were in direct contact with his works, and also by those who discovered his work following his death.

I Caravaggeschi. The Caravaggesque Painters

Please note: Text is in Italian with translated English foreword only.

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Critical reception: This authoritative volume is praised as an up-to-date publication, thoroughly covering the early phase of the Caravaggesque movement.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788884912824

Publisher: Skira

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 July 2010

Country: Italy

Imprint: Skira

Illustration: With 700 illustrations in colour and black and white

Contributors:

Edited by Alessandro Zuccari

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 6320g

Pages: 864

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Claudio Strinati is superintendent of the Polo Museale in Rome. He writes for various newspapers and journals, and coordinates the annual Documentario d'Arte event held at the Palazzo Venezia