Baroquemania: Italian Visual Culture and the Construction of National Identity, 1898–1945

Baroquemania explores the intersections of art, architecture, and criticism to demonstrate how reimagining the Baroque influenced a distinctively Italian approach to modern art. It examines a wide range of media and discourses on the Baroque, including the Decadentist interpretation of Gianlorenzo Bernini, the 1911 universal fairs in Turin and Rome, Roberto Longhi's historically grounded view of Futurism, architectural projects in Fascist Rome, and the interwar reception of Adolfo Wildt and Lucio Fontanas sculpture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press

Baroquemania delves into the captivating intersections of art, architecture, and criticism, unveiling the profound impact of reimagining the Baroque on shaping a distinctively Italian approach to modern art. This thought-provoking book offers a daring reassessment of post-unification visual culture, exploring a wide array of media and ideologically charged discourses on the Baroque, both within and beyond the academic realm. It delves into key episodes in the modern afterlife of the Baroque, including the Decadentist interpretation of Gianlorenzo Bernini, the 1911 universal fairs in Turin and Rome, Roberto Longhi's historically grounded perspective on Futurism, architectural projects in Fascist Rome, and the interwar reception of Adolfo Wildt and Lucio Fontana's sculpture. Packed with an abundance of visual materials, Baroquemania presents a fresh and insightful perspective on a vital aspect of Italy's modern art landscape.

Weight: 618g
Dimension: 169 x 245 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526176370