Scarpella is a striking 2002 art catalogue documenting the work of Italian artist Livio Scarpella, with an accompanying text by writer Aldo Busi.
Published in conjunction with Scarpella’s exhibition at Galleria Poggiali e Forconi in Florence, the book presents his distinctive figurative paintings and polychrome sculptures, combining classical references with a distinctly contemporary sensibility. The imagery ranges from painted nudes and portraits to highly stylised sculptural busts, with the artist’s fascination with the human figure running throughout.
The catalogue is particularly appealing as an example of early-2000s Italian contemporary art publishing, and for the contribution by Busi, who closely followed Scarpella’s work during this period. The exhibition and catalogue date to 2002, an important early point in Scarpella’s career.
A beautifully presented and relatively uncommon art book for collectors of Italian contemporary art, artist monographs and visually distinctive design books.
Details
Title: Scarpella
Artist: Livio Scarpella
Text: Aldo Busi
Publisher: Galleria Poggiali e Forconi / Bandecchi & Vivaldi
Year: 2002
Pages: 96
Language: Italian / English
Format: Hardcover with illustrated cover
Dimensions: approx. 25 × 29 cm
ISBN: 9788883410253
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. Clean and well preserved, with only minor signs of age consistent with a vintage art publication.
Scarpella is a striking 2002 art catalogue documenting the work of Italian artist Livio Scarpella, with an accompanying text by writer Aldo Busi.
Published in conjunction with Scarpella’s exhibition at Galleria Poggiali e Forconi in Florence, the book presents his distinctive figurative paintings and polychrome sculptures, combining classical references with a distinctly contemporary sensibility. The imagery ranges from painted nudes and portraits to highly stylised sculptural busts, with the artist’s fascination with the human figure running throughout.
The catalogue is particularly appealing as an example of early-2000s Italian contemporary art publishing, and for the contribution by Busi, who closely followed Scarpella’s work during this period. The exhibition and catalogue date to 2002, an important early point in Scarpella’s career.
A beautifully presented and relatively uncommon art book for collectors of Italian contemporary art, artist monographs and visually distinctive design books.
Details
Title: Scarpella
Artist: Livio Scarpella
Text: Aldo Busi
Publisher: Galleria Poggiali e Forconi / Bandecchi & Vivaldi
Year: 2002
Pages: 96
Language: Italian / English
Format: Hardcover with illustrated cover
Dimensions: approx. 25 × 29 cm
ISBN: 9788883410253
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. Clean and well preserved, with only minor signs of age consistent with a vintage art publication.
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