Emanuela Pulvirenti's 'Cartoline d'artista' Explores Iconic Sites Through Painters' Eyes
Emanuela Pulvirenti's latest release, 'Cartoline d'artista' (Artist Postcards), published by Artribune, delves into 31 renowned sites, including the Duomo di Milano, Monte Fuji, the Colosseum, and Niagara Falls, as seen through the eyes of various artists. Each location was selected for its artistic significance, showcasing diverse styles from creators like Turner and Monet. The chapters begin with surprising artworks, such as Dino Buzzati's interpretation of the Duomo and Georgia O'Keeffe's portrayal of Monte Fuji. The book examines the Colosseum's past and illustrates how 19th-century artists captured Niagara Falls before contemporary constructions. Out of nearly 300 artworks, only two feature the artist. The 350-page volume has been available for a week and has garnered favorable reviews. Pulvirenti also maintains the blog Didatticarte.
Key facts
- Emanuela Pulvirenti is an architect, art history teacher, and author.
- Her new book 'Cartoline d'artista' was published in December 2024 by Artribune.
- The book covers 31 iconic locations worldwide, mostly in Europe.
- Each chapter begins with an unexpected painting to surprise readers.
- Artists like Turner and Monet appear in multiple chapters.
- The Colosseum chapter documents its history from the 16th to 19th centuries.
- Niagara Falls chapter shows painters omitting modern structures due to mass tourism concerns.
- Only two out of nearly 300 paintings in the book include the artist themselves.
Entities
Artists
- Emanuela Pulvirenti
- J.M.W. Turner
- Claude Monet
- Dino Buzzati
- Georgia O'Keeffe
- Annalisa Trasatti
Institutions
- Artribune
- Didatticarte
- Università di Macerata
Locations
- Duomo di Milano
- Milan
- Italy
- Monte Fuji
- Japan
- Colosseum
- Rome
- Niagara Falls
- United States
- Canada
- Europe