Thoughts On Art And Autobiographical Memoirs Of Giovanni Dupre (1886)

Thoughts On Art And Autobiographical Memoirs Of Giovanni Dupre (1886) is a book written by the Italian sculptor Giovanni Dupre. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a collection of essays and reflections on art, and the second being an autobiographical account of Dupre's life and career.In the first part of the book, Dupre shares his thoughts on various aspects of art, including the role of the artist in society, the importance of classical art, and the relationship between art and nature. He also discusses his own artistic process and the techniques he uses to create his sculptures.The second part of the book is a detailed account of Dupre's life and career, from his childhood in Siena to his rise to fame as a sculptor in Florence. He describes his early artistic influences, including his father who was a woodcarver, and his training under the sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini. Dupre also shares anecdotes about his interactions with other famous artists of his time, such as Michelangelo and Raphael.Overall, Thoughts On Art And Autobiographical Memoirs Of Giovanni Dupre (1886) provides a unique insight into the mind of a talented sculptor and his experiences in the art world of 19th century Italy.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.