Margherita Sarfatti & Italian Cultural Nationalism

Paul and Zaczek explore how Margherita Sarfatti both directly and indirectly shaped the cultural policies in Italy during Benito Mussolini's regime. Sarfatti's influence in the art world was greatly aided by her political and amorous involvement with Mussolini, who was a rising star in the...

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Published in:Modernism/modernity (Baltimore, Md.) Md.), 2006-01, Vol.13 (1), p.143
Main Authors: Paul, Catherine E, Zaczek, Barbara M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Art history
Cultural factors
European history
Literature
Modernism
Politics
Sarfatti, Margherita
Visual artists
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Summary:Paul and Zaczek explore how Margherita Sarfatti both directly and indirectly shaped the cultural policies in Italy during Benito Mussolini's regime. Sarfatti's influence in the art world was greatly aided by her political and amorous involvement with Mussolini, who was a rising star in the socialist party, and in Dec 1912, took over the editorship of Avanti! Five pieces of Sarfatti's art that sustain the effort to define Italy as a cultural nation are discussed.
ISSN:1071-6068
1080-6601