| Author |
Duprè, Giovanni, 1817-1882 |
| Translator |
Peruzzi, E. M. |
| Title |
Thoughts on Art and Autobiographical Memoirs of Giovanni Duprè
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, fh and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Thoughts on Art and Autobiographical Memoirs of Giovanni Duprè" by Giovanni Duprè is an autobiographical account blended with reflections on art, written in the late 19th century. The work details the life of Duprè, a prominent Italian sculptor, as he narrates his artistic journey alongside personal experiences that shaped his craft and character. Given the author's emphasis on his artistic development and personal philosophy, the memoir serves as both a personal testament to his life and an exploration of the values and principles that guided his work. The opening of the memoir establishes Giovanni Duprè’s motivations for writing and provides insights into his early life and aspirations. He reflects on his childhood, marked by family struggles and his deep desire to pursue art despite his father's opposition. As Duprè recounts formative experiences, such as his attempts at drawing and woodwork, he vividly describes the pivotal moments that ignited his passion for sculpture. His longing to learn formal art is juxtaposed with the realities of his circumstances, shaping the narrative as he grapples with personal dissatisfaction and artistic ambition, ultimately laying the groundwork for his future endeavors as a sculptor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture
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| Subject |
Artists -- Italy -- Biography
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| Subject |
Duprè, Giovanni, 1817-1882
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40870 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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