Flavio Caroli's 'I sette pilastri dell’arte di oggi' Reviewed
Marcello Carriero reviews Flavio Caroli's book 'I sette pilastri dell’arte di oggi' (Mondadori, 2021). The book is structured as a Socratic dialogue between an explorer and a professor, tracing art from the 1950s to the present. Caroli, known for his TV appearances, offers a first-hand account of art history, avoiding chronological listing in favor of narrative. The seven pillars cover Action Painting and Informale, Pop Art, Environmental Art, Minimalism, Conceptual Art, Arte Povera, Body Art, Abstract Art, and the 1980s syncretism. Caroli emphasizes personal experience and relationships over the myth of the isolated genius. The review notes the book's literary quality and its avoidance of clichés, while acknowledging its partiality and dated structure.
Key facts
- Flavio Caroli published 'I sette pilastri dell’arte di oggi' with Mondadori in 2021.
- The book is structured as a dialogue between an explorer and a professor.
- It covers art from the 1950s to the present day.
- The seven pillars include Action Painting, Pop Art, Environmental Art, Minimalism, Conceptual Art, Arte Povera, Body Art, Abstract Art, and 1980s syncretism.
- Caroli draws on his direct experience as a critic and curator.
- The review was written by Marcello Carriero for Artribune.
- The book is 216 pages and costs €28.
- ISBN: 9788804739562.
Entities
Artists
- Flavio Caroli
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Mauro Covacich
- Alice Zannoni
- Labranca
- Marcello Carriero
Institutions
- Mondadori
- Artribune
- Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna, Ascona
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Ascona
- Switzerland