Giovanni Segantini

Giovanni Segantini: The Story Of His Life is a biographical work written by Luigi Villari in 1901. The book chronicles the life of Giovanni Segantini, an Italian painter who is considered one of the most important artists of the late 19th century. Born in 1858, Segantini grew up in poverty and began his career as a painter at a young age. He gained recognition for his innovative use of light and color, and his paintings often depicted rural life and the natural world.The book provides a detailed account of Segantini's life, from his childhood in rural Italy to his rise to fame as a painter. It explores his artistic influences, his struggles with poverty and illness, and his personal relationships. The book also delves into Segantini's artistic process, providing insight into the techniques he used to create his paintings.Throughout the book, Villari provides a rich historical context, discussing the social and cultural climate of Italy during Segantini's lifetime. He also examines the broader artistic movements of the late 19th century, situating Segantini's work within this larger context.Overall, Giovanni Segantini: The Story Of His Life is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life and work of one of Italy's most important painters. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, Italian culture, or the lives of great artists.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.