Description
Book SynopsisThe art of George Kastriotis moves against a background of a Greek-inspired symbolism. It is dominated by the female form in its various manifestations, serving as an allegory for natural phenomena, though busts and other subjects are also found.
Inheriting the Archaising tradition from his master, Bourdelle, Kastriotis went on to create a personal version of Academic realism, which he combined with his invention of a new material, his special plaster, a cement of his own devising that he used to perfect his compositions. His sculptures are now to be found in several Museums, Galleries and Collections, as well as in public areas in Greece and Cyprus. Greek and English text. 121 black and white illustrations.
Table of ContentsPROLOGUE
Mary G. Kastriotou A GIFTED PUPIL OF ÉMILE-ANTOINE BOURDELLE
Paolo Moreno THE ANCIENT AND THE MODERN IN GEORGIOS KASTRIOTIS
ILLUSTRATIONS
1910-1930
1930-1940
1940-1950
1950-1960
1960-1969
CATALOGUE OF SCULPTURES
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
