De Chirico: The Metaphysical Period, 1888-1919

by Paolo Baldacci, Jeffrey Jennings (Translator)

The self-named metaphysical painting of early 20th-century painter Giogio de Chirico continues to haunt modern art. Paolo Baldacci's long-awaited monograph follows de Chirico and his work from his birth through his student years in Paris to his return to Italy. Baldacci details the development of de Chirico's mature style and reveals the many biographical elements of his paintings. 250 color and 150 b&w illustrations.

Genres: Art, Biography Memoir

444 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1998

Reviews

[Benjamin J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an impressive work, both in content and presentation. The paintings are absolutely stunning—beautifully produced and a joy to admire. It’s a substantial book, and while the depth of detail is commendable, some parts of the text get bogged down in minutiae, which made it feel a bit tedious at times.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent scholarship and fascinating stories about GdC.

It's too bad Baldacci disparages the later Chirico, because some of the later work is fascinating (I never liked the mannequin paintings).