Modigliani
Modigliani commonly refers to Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920), an Italian painter and sculptor who worked mainly in Paris. He is best known for portraits and nudes characterized by elongated faces and figures, almond-shaped eyes, and a calm, lyrical mood. His style fused elements of classical Mediterranean sculpture with modernist approaches, including influences from Cubism and African art, producing a distinctive synthesis.
Life and work: Born in Livorno, Modigliani studied in Italy before moving to Paris in 1906, where
Death and legacy: Modigliani died in Paris in 1920 from tuberculous meningitis, complicated by pleurisy. His
Other uses: The surname Modigliani may also refer to Franco Modigliani (1918–2003), Italian-American economist and Nobel