
by Tranquillo Cremona
Private Collection; 1874
In Modern Italian Art we are studying Scapigliatura. An artistic movement which developed in Italy after the period known as Risorgimento, (1815-1871, which led to the unification of Italy and the modern Italian state). The name Scapigliatura is the Italian equivalent of the French Bohemian and Scapigliati (literally "dishevelled", "unkempt") the name given to this group of artists which included poets and writers, musicians, painters and sculptors. Often these artists would experiment with drugs to inspire creativity in their works.

Tranquillo Cremona
Private Collection; 1874
I also started my painting class today! We did a color wheel producing a warm black scale, a cool black scale, and a neuteral. I felt like I was back in middle school, mixing paint with my mom. But I am a fool because we soon moved onto setting up our easels and preparing our sketchs for our first painting assignment-an entirely white still life. We shall see how this goes! Wish me luck!
Caitlin, I absolutely love the art you are currently studying! I gave Aunt Kathy the series of abstract paintings for her birthday and she loved them! Just have fun with the painting and the colors and creativity will flow. Miss you tons!!!! Mom
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