Seeing Through Closed Eyelids: Giuseppe Penone and the Nature of Sculpture (Toronto Italian Studies)

Discover a new way of experiencing the world through the power of art with Giuseppe Penone's groundbreaking book, "Seeing Through Closed Eyelids: Giuseppe Penone and the Nature of Sculpture." This captivating and scholarly study, written by art historian Elizabeth Mangini, explores how Penone's unique approach to sculpture challenges traditional notions of perception and connects us with the world in profound ways.

Throughout his illustrious five-decade career, Penone has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression. By blurring the lines between the senses, he offers a fresh perspective on sculpture as a means of understanding our phenomenal world. Mangini's close examination of Penone's key works sheds light on his rejection of modernist visual norms, redefinition of artistic labor, and embrace of a non-anthropocentric concept of time.

One of Penone's most renowned artistic techniques involves his captivating use of trees. Through his art, trees become more than just material – they embody the tensions between living organisms and their environment. "Seeing Through Closed Eyelids" uncovers the profound significance of these works, placing them within the broader context of art's role in society and deeper conversations about phenomenology and the anthropocene.

By delving into Penone's art and its broader implications, this book offers not only an unprecedented understanding of Penone's work but also a unique glimpse into the minds of artists who sought to redefine the nature of experience in the postmodern era. Expand your sensory and temporal perceptions and embark on a journey that will forever change how you view the world.

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