art inspired: modigliani, marie, daughter of the people
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Amedeo Modigliani's life fits the true definition of the tortured artist; his posthumous fame almost rivals Van Gogh's, but his debauched personal life doesn't really show up in his composed portrait style. Modigliani has often been criticized for not contributing to any of the major modern art movements of the time: Neo-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism, and Futurism. Instead, influenced by Renaissance figurative painting, African sculpture, Toulouse-Lautrec and Brancusi, he forged a unique style of elongated portraits that are instantly recognizable.
Today's art inspired fashion post pulls from Marie, Daughter of the People, a print that hung in my college and post-college room for years. I still love her familiar mysterious face.
Do you have a favorite piece of art from your college days?
Details: Miu Miu cashmere sweater $510; Isabel Marant scarf $285; YSL Rouge lipstic $32; Chloe clutch $1250; Burberry Prorsum Raffia-trimmed suede pencil skirt $1995; Miu Miu python heels $580; Monica Vinader Fiji Gem bracelet $350; YSL sunglasses $325; Muji white hair clip $2.95
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Labels: Daughter of the People, Marie Claire, Modigliani
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
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38 Comments:
One of my favorite artist!
Love the outfit I would wear this, and that touch of blue:)
Xx
Callie
a perfect ensemble, Mary Jo! xx
She looks very mysterious. Love her pink cheeks. Seems like your imagination led to a surprisingly colorful outfit;) The Chloe clutch is divine, I'd like to have that one very much.
Gorgeous!
It's this unique style I admire about his works. It's funny how an artist can be criticized for not aligning to the current art movements instead of being appreciated for contributing with something new to the world of art. I love how the shape of the sweater and skirt you chose channel Modigliani's signature elongated portrait.
Wishing you a beautiful day, Mary Jo! xo
Ada
Love your art inspired fashion posts! It's always great fun to see what you choose to "dress" like the painting! My own artwork adorned my walls at that time ;) Lovely post, Mary Jo! ~xoSM
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Before I went to college I was in New York and saw a play at Lincoln Center. I forget the name, but there was a section of the production that was based on The Swing by rococo era artist Fragonard. It fascinated me. I really am not one for this style of art typically, but I could stare at this painting all day and actually wrote an art history paper on it in college.
Anyways, I love Modigliani's work! And so what that he didn't contribute to a major movement! Makes his work almost immediately identifiable! :)
Great art inspiration. I love the way you get inspired, I think art and fashion are inseparable.
Gosh those Miu Mius are incredible!
i love the scarf.
This ensemble is perfect! The beautiful colours and ooh that red lipstick!
That portrait is beautiful. I always find myself drawn back to the classics from the Renaissance period, as I feel they capture true beauty in its form
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I think it was great that he forged his own unique style, I always encourage that...
Love those heals.....
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i love modigliani and i love that you regularly feature such awesome historic artists. a college day favorite of mine was lucien freud....his psychological figurative paintings always leave me in awe.
i just love how you draw inspiration from pieces of art - her expression is intriguing and i like the pieces that you've chosen!
xx
I love Modigliani. A so talented artist.
That portrait is beautiful.
Love your selection, great pieces.
xo
Lovely post, Mary Jo!! To be honest I don't remember what was my favorite piece of art during college but the one that I really like now, and I have a calendar with it in my office is "The Thames" of Giovanni Canaletto from 1747!
Have a lovely day!! xoxoxo
Great...
I love it.
xoxo
Stunning. I love how when I look at this piece, I can't stop looking at it. The shape of the body and eyes are so intriguing. Perfect match up. I hope you are having a wonderful week so far!! xox
Gorgeous inspiration and look, darling!
Looooooove those pumps!
xoxox,
CC
nice post!
i like those shoes!
xo
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Love this! Her face is so mysterious and almost haunting. It's fantastic :) xoxo
I completely agree with Ada's comment and I've always been a fan of Modigliani's elongated portrait, which I find very elegant. I love how you created a look around that original pencil skirt and the shades are magnificent.
This piece of art is absolutely beautiful, Mary Jo; and I LOVE the way you've translated it into the fashion world. The pops of mint are the perfect pairing with the monochromatic black! :)
wo n d e r f u l post, Mary Jo! I remember reading Modigliani: Beyond The Myth in summer. Big hug
Really like your inspiration here. Good man for following his own path. Xxxx
Very interesting painting and great how you translated it into a look.
My favourite painting is Edvard Munch`s "The Scream".
Best, Jen
Amazing post!!! It's a great inspiration.
Thank you! :)
Absolutely gorgeous! I NEED that pencil skirt -- so beautiful. Love that color.
xxxx
Rachel
This outfit is fabulous...so wanting the YSL sunglasses!!
Wardrobe choices inspired by paintings, is such a beautiful thing. I wish I was a painter, sometimes ... I quite love the painting you posted by Modigliani, her eyes are so haunting.
Thank you for your sweet comment, as always. <3 Hope you're well.
Way cool painting...completely mysterious.
xx
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Inspiring pictures!
You know, when I was a kid I couldn't understand his works and preferred the perfection of Da Vinci, Michellangelo, Botticelli and Rafael as well as Bruillov (he painted faces and eyes beautifully). At school I fell in love with Ingres and his works, especially Mademoiselle Rivière became the love of my life.
Anyway... I could go on and on and on about my favourite artists (there are a few more on the list) :)
Loving the outfit, the colour surprise for the skirt and bag is gorgeous.
xxx
People always say I look like a Modigliani - hmm I should maybe cut a fringe again! In my youthful days it was all band posters up on my walls.
That painting is gorgeous and so is that outfit! I love the skirt!
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i loved monet's wheatfield with Cyprus trees in college or the blue-green one of his with the white blossoms (no one knows what i'm talking about!)
wonderful work! the way you discuss the subject i'm very impressed. i'll bookmark this webpage and be back more often to see more updates from you.
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