Italian Painting in the Age of Unification reconstructs the artistic motivations and messaging of three artists—Tommaso Minardi, Francesco Hayez, and Gioacchino Toma—from three distinct regions in Italy prior to, during, and directly following political unification in 1861.
Each artist, working in Rome, Milan, and Naples, respectively, adopted the visual narratives particular to his region, using style to communicate aspects of his political, religious, or social context. By focusing on these three figures, this study will introduce readers outside of Italy to their diversity of practice, and provide a means for understanding their place within the larger field of international nineteenth-century art, albeit a place largely distinct from the better-known French tradition.
The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, nationalism, Italian history, or Italian studies.
By:
Laura L. Watts Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Weight: 520g ISBN:9780367637460 ISBN 10: 0367637464 Series:Routledge Research in Art History Pages: 192 Publication Date:29 January 2024 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Laura L. Watts is Associate Professor of Art History at Daemen College, Amherst, New York.
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Winner of the Visual Arts award from the American Association of Italian Studies!