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the delicate depiction of beautiful elongated figures with their fine-carved features and deep expressive eyes
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his subjects and influences
From the bestselling author
MODGLIANI Taschen Editions books on rembrandt published for the first timeIn endless odes to the female form, Amedeo Modigliani (18841920) traced elongated bodies, almond eyes, and his own name into art history. His languid female subjects are as instantly recognizable as they are startling, sensual, and swan necked. Modigliani's unique figuration corresponded to his own personal idea of beauty, but drew upon a rich variety of visual influences, including contemporary Cubism, African carvings, Cambodian sculptures, and 13th