Amedeo Modigliani: Paintings, Sculptures, Drawings

Now available in an attractively priced, beautifully produced flexi edition, this important examination of Modigliani's art focuses on the elusive genius of the avant-garde. One of the most recognisable artists of his era, "Amedeo Modigliani" is also perhaps one of the least understood. In this thorough comprehensive, yet refreshingly concise volume, Werner Schmalenbach examines Modigliani's oeuvre, offering a chronological tour of every aspect of the artist's career. This informative commentary is complemented by hundreds of splendid reproductions, many of them full-page colour plates. The result is an intimate portrait of a life devoted to art and an essential reference for any art lover.

Customer Reviews:

Do not read for true Modigliani facts, only opinion.

By A Customer - April 27, 1998

It is unfair of me to give a headline as above, and then write a paragraph of my opinion, but this is the necessary confines of our situation.

Modigliani's art is quite unique from all other art in Paris between 1900-1920. He was barely influenced by the other artists at the time. This is his strength. What the author of this book seems to want to prove is that Modigliani's work is somehow lessenned by its lack of innovativeness. Many of us disagree.

The author is also attempting to challenge well known truths of Modigliani's work. The author challenges Modigliani's worth as a sculptor and dedication to it. It is fairly widely known that Modigliani gave up sculpture because of health reasons, not dedication reasons.

The author also attempts to take Modigliani's art without taking in the effects of his life, so he has misunderstood Modigliani's nudes and sculpture as a whole.

I do not mean to say that the author is a poor... read more

Amedeo Modigliani: Paintings, Sculptures, Drawings

By robert c - August 23, 2011

Great book. Very informative and formatted. Lots of great color plates. You can't beat this book for the price at double the cost.

Very colourful

By Mark Byrne "Artist" - April 3, 2010

This book reads and is written like a text book, but is surprising interesting and well written. I am engrossed in the history of Modiglani's life, beyond the drugs and alcohol abuse. The colour plates are excellent. A very good book.