{"product_id":"9788419524157","title":"MEDARDO ROSSO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMEDARDO ROSSO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by poet and art critic Ardengo Soffici offers a lucid and passionate look at the figure of Medardo Rosso, the sculptor who revolutionized the millennial tradition of sculpture. Soffici analyzes how Rosso broke with nineteenth-century realism to open a new chapter in art history, anticipating the language of modernity. The reader will find a key reflection on the transition toward impressionist sculpture and the legacy of a fundamental artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the figure of Medardo Rosso (1858-1928), considered the first impressionist sculptor. Through Ardengo Soffici's analysis, it explores how Rosso interrupted the sculptural tradition that extended from the Egyptians to the realists of the nineteenth century. The work examines Rosso's technical and conceptual innovation, which prioritized the capture of light, atmosphere, and fleeting impression over static, finished form. Soffici contextualizes Rosso's work within the artistic avant-gardes of his time, highlighting his influence on the development of modern sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe revolution of impressionist sculpture and its break with the realist tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Medardo Rosso as a precursor of sculptural modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical analysis of avant-garde art at the beginning of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between sculpture, light, and visual perception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals of art history, sculpture, and design, as well as readers interested in the artistic avant-gardes and the evolution of sculptural techniques. It will also be of great value to those who wish to understand the origin of contemporary sculpture through the work of one of its pioneers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn expert and documented vision of the work of Medardo Rosso, a key figure in modern art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep analysis of the transition from realism to impressionism in sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how sculpture broke with its millennial tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the importance of perception and atmosphere in artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardengo Soffici\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art History \/ Art and Design Styles, sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brief but incisive essay that places Medardo Rosso in his rightful place within art history. The pen of Ardengo Soffici, a witness and participant in the avant-gardes, provides a first-hand perspective that enriches the understanding of this artist. An essential book for anyone wishing to delve into the origins of modern sculpture without getting lost in extensive analyses, offering a clear and fundamental reading on an artistic turning point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407378669915,"sku":"9788419524157","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841952415.jpg?v=1781853849","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419524157","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}