Comments on: Antonio Canova http://www.italiannotebook.com/art-archaeology/antonio-canova/ The Free, Brief, Daily Taste of Italy read by Thousands Worldwide Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:15:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Gian Banchero http://www.italiannotebook.com/art-archaeology/antonio-canova/comment-page-1/#comment-1979 Gian Banchero Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:36:54 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=5323#comment-1979 I love all forms and schools of modern art starting at the end of the 19th century up to the present, there are many pieces of modern art I can stare at for minutes and minutes (I'm a graduate of two California art schools-- abstract expressionism is my forte, I think I know what to look for in art), BUT when it comes to GOOD classical art as presented I can spend hours looking at a piece. Interestingly the ancient Greeks felt a statue of a human wasn't s success until pressure was put upon the torso, if the "skin" felt soft and seemed to give in a little the piece was deemed a triumph, of course this was all part of the illusion and imagination plus testement to the genious of the artist, I think I see this same attribute in Canova's work. When in Italy next I must see his work. Thank you very much for bringing Canova to our attention! I love all forms and schools of modern art starting at the end of the 19th century up to the present, there are many pieces of modern art I can stare at for minutes and minutes (I’m a graduate of two California art schools– abstract expressionism is my forte, I think I know what to look for in art), BUT when it comes to GOOD classical art as presented I can spend hours looking at a piece. Interestingly the ancient Greeks felt a statue of a human wasn’t s success until pressure was put upon the torso, if the “skin” felt soft and seemed to give in a little the piece was deemed a triumph, of course this was all part of the illusion and imagination plus testement to the genious of the artist, I think I see this same attribute in Canova’s work. When in Italy next I must see his work. Thank you very much for bringing Canova to our attention!

]]> By: Yvonne http://www.italiannotebook.com/art-archaeology/antonio-canova/comment-page-1/#comment-1977 Yvonne Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:34:16 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=5323#comment-1977 Thank you so much for the note about Canova; he was such a gifted man. I arrive in Venice on March 4, have the train/bus schedule ready to go and worship in Possagna! Thank you so much for the note about Canova; he was such a gifted man. I arrive in Venice on March 4, have the train/bus schedule ready to go and worship in Possagna!

]]> By: Ulrika Simoneau http://www.italiannotebook.com/art-archaeology/antonio-canova/comment-page-1/#comment-1975 Ulrika Simoneau Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:36:10 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=5323#comment-1975 Dear Patricia, Thank you for the beautiful note, always inspiring when you post something. Here in Montreal we have beautiful, foggy and not so cold, no-snow, November weather (unusual) - all the greys, beiges and browns blending together make my water front walk in the dusk look like a wonderful mystery, feels like in your part of the world at this time of the year... I'm preparing to start my Blog soon and if I can make it to Italy this year, I will send you a mail and maybe I could drop by and write about you and your part of the world. Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Seasons, Ulrika Simoneau, interior designer, Montreal, Canada Dear Patricia,

Thank you for the beautiful note, always inspiring
when you post something. Here in Montreal we have
beautiful, foggy and not so cold, no-snow, November weather
(unusual) – all the greys, beiges and browns blending together
make my water front walk in the dusk look like a wonderful mystery,
feels like in your part of the world at this time of the year…
I’m preparing to start my Blog soon and if I can make it
to Italy this year, I will send you a mail and maybe I could drop by and write about you and your part of the world.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Seasons,
Ulrika Simoneau, interior designer, Montreal, Canada

]]> By: Katherine S. Harris http://www.italiannotebook.com/art-archaeology/antonio-canova/comment-page-1/#comment-1966 Katherine S. Harris Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:48:43 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=5323#comment-1966 Dear Patricia- Well done! Are you having a show any time soon? I remember with great pleasure visiting your home in Otricoli and seeing your beautiful paintings! Merry Christmas! Katherine (Sue) Dear Patricia- Well done! Are you having a show any time soon? I remember with great pleasure visiting your home in Otricoli and seeing your beautiful paintings! Merry Christmas! Katherine (Sue)

]]> By: mary jane cryan http://www.italiannotebook.com/art-archaeology/antonio-canova/comment-page-1/#comment-1962 mary jane cryan Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:28:52 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=5323#comment-1962 Thanks Pat for this beautifully illustrated note about one of my favorite artists. Thanks Pat for this beautifully illustrated note about one of my favorite artists.

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