Tiepolo Pink

Discover the enchanting world of 'Tiepolo Pink', a captivating exploration of the life and art of the eighteenth-century Venetian master, Giambattista Tiepolo. This exquisite B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2020, holds 304 pages filled with rich narratives that delve into Tiepolo's breathtaking frescoes and enigmatic etchings. Author Roberto Calasso unveils the hidden depths of Tiepolo's work, interpreting his bizarre and haunting imagery which is pivotal to understanding the essence of his artistry. Proust’s references to 'Tiepolo Pink' and 'Tiepolo Red' highlight the vibrancy and influence of Tiepolo's color in literature, reflecting the profound impact on Western art. As you flip through the pages, you'll encounter a vivid cast of characters – from blooming ephebes to mystical sages, all framed within a narrative steeped in beauty and complexity. This book is perfect for scholars, art lovers, and anyone fascinated by the interplay of color and narrative in painting. Enjoy hassle-free shopping with FREE shipping on this product from Smartfox NZ. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241399422
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 304


Description:
Throughout his masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time, Proust repeatedly refers to colours as Tiepolo Pink or Tiepolo Red. Who exactly was the artist that he so memorable transformed into colour?

The eighteenth-century Venetian painter Giambattista Tiepolo spent his life executing commissions in churches, palaces and villas, creating frescoes that are among the glories of Western art. The life of an epoch swirled around him - but though his contemporaries admired him, they failed to understand him.

Few have attempted to tackle Tiepolo's series of bizarre and haunting etchings, but Roberto Calasso rises to the challenge, interpreting them as chapters in a dark narrative that contains the secret of Tiepolo's art. Blooming ephebes, Oriental sages, owls, snakes- we will find them all within the pages of this book, along with Venus, Time, Moses, angels, Cleopatra and Beatrice of Burgundy - a gypsyish company always on the go.

Calasso makes clear that Tiepolo was more than a dazzling intermezzo in the history of painting. Rather, he represented a particular way of meeting the challenge of form- endowed with a seemingly effortless style, Tiepolo was the last incarnation of that peculiar Italian virtue sprezzatura, the art of not seeming artful.

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