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Gian Berto VanniDance Under the Moon - Dancing Figures Reminiscent of Matisse, Red and Blue2011
2011
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Gian Berto Vanni's Dance Under the Moon is a 39" x 68" inches figurative painting representing dancing figures. The primary colors are red, blue, and white. The dancing figures are drawn with simplified traits, forming a fluid, rhythmic line reminiscent of Matisse's dances.
The painting is very joyful, balancing between abstraction and figurative.
It is part of a few works inspired by the Bacchanalia, the mythological Greek ritual dances in honor of the god Bacchus. The rhythmic undulating movement of the female figures projects an overall feeling of musical harmony. The details of the wombs, inspired by Polynesian symbols, are an allegory of the complex origin of life. The colors are intense, underlining the playfulness of the composition.
The other 2 paintings of the Bacchanalia series are titled:
Ghosts and Elves, Dryads and Trees
Nymphs, Shadows, and Trees
Gian Berto Vanni was born in Rome. He studied with Vordemberge-Gildewart in Holland and color theory with Joseph Albers at Yale University in New Haven. He was actively involved in the Italian Art scene of the '60s, moving to New York City at the end of the 70s. He taught color theory at the prestigious Cooper Union School of Art in NYC for 30 years. His work has been shown in the United States, Europe, and Japan galleries.
- Creator:Gian Berto Vanni (1927 - 2017, Italian)
- Creation Year:2011
- Dimensions:Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 68 in (172.72 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
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