Flashback, Eclipse

Flashback, EclipseDiscover the captivating narrative of 1960s Italian art with 'Flashback, Eclipse', an essential addition to your art book collection. Authored by esteemed art historian Romy Golan, this thought provoking exploration delves into the intricate intersections of art, politics, and history in Italy during a tumultuous era. Recognizing the complexity of the decade, Golan challenges the conventional view that artists simply embraced 'presentism'. Instead,

Discover the captivating narrative of 1960s Italian art with 'Flashback, Eclipse', an essential addition to your art book collection. Authored by esteemed art historian Romy Golan, this thought-provoking exploration delves into the intricate intersections of art, politics, and history in Italy during a tumultuous era. Recognizing the complexity of the decade, Golan challenges the conventional view that artists simply embraced 'presentism'. Instead, she uncovers how these visionary creators engaged with Italy's rich history and European legacy, reimagining past events in unique, nonlinear narratives. This groundbreaking study employs the concepts of 'flashback' and 'eclipse' to articulate how memories and obscured histories shape artistic expression. Illustrated with striking black-and-white images from pivotal art movements, the book takes you on a visual journey from Turin’s Mirror Paintings by Michelangelo Pistoletto to significant events like the Vitalitŕ del Negativo exhibition in Rome. As you explore the narratives of influential artists like Giosetta Fioroni and Ugo Mulas, you will gain a profound understanding of how 1960s Italian artists not only remembered but also reinterpreted moments of nationalism, Fascism, and cultural resistance, making 'Flashback, Eclipse' an indispensable read for art enthusiasts and historians alike.