Ciao, Carpaccio!
An infatuation
(Author) Jan Morris
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- Jan Morris on her favorite artist and her favorite city. An enchanting text, richly illustrated "After a good dinner one evening, with excellent company and a bottle of wine, I settled by my fire with a volume of paintings by the 15th century Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio. For much of my life I have been under the spell of this artist. I am no connoisseur, cultural scholar or art historian. I know nothing about painterly techniques, chromatic gradations or artistic affinities, and my infatuation with him is largely affectionate fancy. I feel I know him personally, and I often sense that I am directly in touch with him across the centuries, across the continents, as one might be in touch with a living friend..." So starts Jan Morris's latest book, which she has said will also be her last: a genial, witty, and touching journey through the endlessly evocative art of Carpaccio. Saluting the painter whose pictures remain some of the most enchanting ever made of Venice, Jan Morris makes her own last journey to a city she has written about like no other. Richly illustrated with complete paintings and eye-catching details, this book is a fitting swansong by a great writer to her favorite painter.
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Publisher:
Pallas Athene Publishers
Format:
HardCover
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781843682288
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Nov. 25, 2024
Jan Morris
Jan Morris was a Welsh historian, travel writer, and author known for their groundbreaking work, "Conundrum." Their writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, lyrical prose, and keen insight into human nature. Morris's contributions to literature include challenging societal norms and expanding the conversation around gender identity.
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