Amedeo Modigliani
Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor best known for his elongated, modernist portraits and nudes. Born in Livorno, Italy, he moved to Paris,...
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Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor best known for his elongated, modernist portraits and nudes. Born in Livorno, Italy, he moved to Paris, the epicenter of avant-garde art, where he developed his unique style, blending aspects of contemporary art with Italian Renaissance influences. Though plagued by ill health and a short life, Modigliani's works are celebrated for their deep expressiveness and distinctive aesthetics. Today, his art remains emblematic of the bohemian world of early 20th-century Montparnasse.
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