02352cam a22003253u 4500 40870 UtSlPG 20260610133932.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NB Duprè, Giovanni, 1817-1882 Thoughts on Art and Autobiographical Memoirs of Giovanni Duprè Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-09-26 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, fh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Artists -- Italy -- Biography Duprè, Giovanni, 1817-1882 Peruzzi, E. M. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40870 81709 81709