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by Paul Klee (Artist), Fausto Melotti (Artist), Guido Comis (Editor)
This catalog, for the first time, highlights the relationships and affinities between Swiss-German painter Paul Klee, a leading figure in twentieth-century art, and Fausto Melotti, an Italian artist whose name has become increasingly well known at an international level in recent years, by means of a surprising dialogue between their works.
The catalog compares over seventy paintings, watercolors, and drawings by Klee with some eighty sculptures and drawings by Melotti. A large selection of critical essays and short writings by contemporary artists contribute to casting light on the relationship between these two protagonists of twentieth-century art.
Author Biography
Paul Klee (German, born Switzerland, 1879-1940) was painter, draughtsman, printmaker, teacher and writer. Klee's work forms a major contribution to the history of 20th-century art.
Fausto Melotti (Italian, 1901-1986)was a central figure in the history of Italian twentieth century art. He was first recognized for collaborations with artists and architects, such as Lucio Fontana and Gino Pollini.
Guido Comis is an art critic and curator at Museo d'Arte, Lugano.
Bettina della Casa is curator at Museo Cantonale d'Arte, Lugano.
