02550cam a22003373u 4500 43171 UtSlPG 20260610134005.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 DG Venturi, Adolfo, 1856-1941 Antonio Canova (1757-1822), e l'arte de' suoi tempi : La vita italiana durante la Rivoluzione francese e l'Impero Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-07-09 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Antonio Canova (1757-1822), e l'arte de' suoi tempi" by Adolfo Venturi is an art historical analysis written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and works of the famed Italian sculptor Antonio Canova, situating his contributions within the broader context of art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It likely examines the tensions between classical traditions and contemporary artistic movements, focusing on Canova's unique artistic vision. In this insightful examination, Venturi delves deep into Canova's artistic journey, discussing his formative experiences and influences, particularly in relation to the classical traditions of ancient Rome and Greece. The text illustrates how Canova sought to revitalize classical ideals within his works while also confronting the challenges of modernity. Through a series of detailed explorations of specific sculptures and monuments, Venturi highlights Canova's ability to merge traditional forms with an emotive expressiveness that captures the complexities of human experience. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced portrait of Canova, framed by the artistic and cultural currents of his time, underscoring his significance in the art historical canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Civilization France -- History -- 1789-1815 Italy -- History -- 1789-1815 Italy -- Social conditions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43171 84010 84010