Modigliani: The Primitivist Revolution

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Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) moved to Paris as a 22-year-old art student and is regarded as probably the last true bohmien in Montmartre. The exhibition catalogue to mark the 100th anniversary of his death shows him for the first time as a leading member of the avant-garde who carried the revolution of Primitivism well into the 20th century. Modigliani's famous nudes, unusual portraits and unique sculptures are contrasted with works by Pablo Picasso, Constantin Brncusi and Andr Derain as well as artefacts from so-called "primitive" cultures. In doing so the volume focuses in particular on Modigliani's lifelong study of the art of Primitivism, which also interested the artist friends who influenced his work. Some 100 works are on view, including numerous main works by Modigliani from the great museums and most important private collections from America to Asia.

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"Modigliani - Picasso: The Primitivist Revolutionis the type and quality of a project one would expect to accompany an exhibition that honors an artist of Modiglianis caliber on the occasion of the centenary of his death." * New York Journal of Books *

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Marc Rsttellini is an art historian and French museum director. Klaus Albrecht Schrder is an Austrian art historianand the director of the Albertina, Vienna.