Oh, but what do visual considerations matter, Franklin? Surely the point is what paintings mean or what their message is. What was Modigliani's artist's statement, by the way? Stick to essentials.
It is well to remember that Modigliani died at 35, that he made his career in a country not his own, and that he had serious health issues which ultimately killed him. And yet, he made his mark and left a significant body of work. Naturally there was his talent, but there had to be more than that.
Oh, but what do visual considerations matter, Franklin? Surely the point is what paintings mean or what their message is. What was Modigliani's artist's statement, by the way? Stick to essentials.
It is well to remember that Modigliani died at 35, that he made his career in a country not his own, and that he had serious health issues which ultimately killed him. And yet, he made his mark and left a significant body of work. Naturally there was his talent, but there had to be more than that.