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LoC No.: 51000072
Title: Constantino Brumidi, Michelangelo of the United States Capitol
Original Publication: United States: Monumental Press,1950.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Constantino Brumidi, Michelangelo of the United States Capitol" by Myrtle Cheney Murdock is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book focuses on the life and works of Constantino Brumidi, an Italian artist known for his remarkable frescoes and murals that adorn the United States Capitol building. The narrative emphasizes Brumidi's dedication to his adopted country and explores the struggles he faced, including criticism and a lack of recognition during and after his lifetime. The opening of the book introduces Constantino Brumidi as a passionate artist who devoted his life to painting the Capitol. Murdock expresses her admiration for Brumidi's artistry and his patriotism, prompting her to question why such an important artist remains largely unknown to the American public. The text delves into Brumidi's history, including his immigration to America from Italy, his artistic achievements in the Capitol over the terms of six presidents, and his tragic fate of dying in poverty and obscurity, despite his significant contributions to American art and culture. Murdock sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Brumidi's life and legacy, highlighting the importance of honoring forgotten artists and their works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Murdock, Myrtle Cheney, 1885-1980
EBook No.: 67198
Published: Jan 19, 2022
Downloads: 285
Language: English
Subject: Brumidi, Constantino, 1805-1880
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 51000072
Title: Constantino Brumidi, Michelangelo of the United States Capitol
Original Publication: United States: Monumental Press,1950.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Constantino Brumidi, Michelangelo of the United States Capitol" by Myrtle Cheney Murdock is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book focuses on the life and works of Constantino Brumidi, an Italian artist known for his remarkable frescoes and murals that adorn the United States Capitol building. The narrative emphasizes Brumidi's dedication to his adopted country and explores the struggles he faced, including criticism and a lack of recognition during and after his lifetime. The opening of the book introduces Constantino Brumidi as a passionate artist who devoted his life to painting the Capitol. Murdock expresses her admiration for Brumidi's artistry and his patriotism, prompting her to question why such an important artist remains largely unknown to the American public. The text delves into Brumidi's history, including his immigration to America from Italy, his artistic achievements in the Capitol over the terms of six presidents, and his tragic fate of dying in poverty and obscurity, despite his significant contributions to American art and culture. Murdock sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Brumidi's life and legacy, highlighting the importance of honoring forgotten artists and their works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Murdock, Myrtle Cheney, 1885-1980
EBook No.: 67198
Published: Jan 19, 2022
Downloads: 285
Language: English
Subject: Brumidi, Constantino, 1805-1880
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.