A full-scale profile of the celebrated modernist artist includes coverage of his upbringing as a Sephardic Jewish youth by a impoverished Italian family, his considerable training and the ways in which his private battles with tuberculosis shaped his achievements.
A profile of the celebrated modernist artist includes coverage of his upbringing as a Sephardic Jewish youth by a impoverished Italian family, his considerable training, and the ways in which his private battles with tuberculosis shaped his achievements.
Known for her many biographies, Secrest had the opportunity to draw on letters, diaries, and photographs previously unseen to prepare this engaging treatment of Modigliani (1884-1920), who, in the course of his short bohemian life created an extraordinary artistic legacy. Numerous b&w photos and a section of color plates support the text. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
