Giovanni Costa: His Life, Work And Times

By Olivia Rossetti Agresti

Book Overview

Giovanni Costa: His Life, Work And Times is a biography written by Olivia Rossetti Agresti that explores the life and work of the Italian painter Giovanni Costa. The book delves into Costa's upbringing in Italy, his artistic education, and his rise to fame as a leading figure in the British art world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Agresti provides a detailed account of Costa's artistic style, which was heavily influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement and his passion for landscape painting. The book also examines Costa's relationships with other artists and art critics of his time, including John Ruskin and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. In addition to his art, the book also explores Costa's political views and his involvement in the Italian unification movement. Agresti paints a vivid picture of the cultural and political climate of the time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Costa's life and work. Overall, Giovanni Costa: His Life, Work And Times is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of Italy's most influential painters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428610405
• ISBN13: 9781428610408
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"