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Piranesi Carceri Xi
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Carceri D'Invenzione - print 11, second edition
This intaglio print was made by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in the 1760’s. It was the eleventh in a series of fourteen, entitled ‘Carceri D’invenzione’, or ‘Prison of Creation’. Piranesi had much architectural influence, his father being a stonemason ....
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.... to the tiny figures on them. This illustrates Piranesi’s personal admiration for the statuesque beauty of the Roman buildings. Another aspect of perspective is the three dimensional appearance of the piece. This also flows into the element of tone in that the further back the walls get, the lighter they are etched. The tone has a dramatic effect on the overall piece. It is very detailed, giving depth, and seems to accentuate the idea of a prison in its seemingly dirty appearance. The lin.... |
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