Special Issue 1 (2018)

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts

Special Issue – November 2018

ISBN 5 800130 379381

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Title: Muralismo in Sardegna

pp. 22–42
Author: Luigi Agus (ORCID: 0000-0002-0446-8669)
Affiliation: Accademia di Belle Arti di Palermo, Accademia di Belle Arti di Sassari, Pontificia Facoltà Teologica della Sardegna, Real Academia de Cordoba, Universidad de Sevilla, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo
Abstract: This study examines the tradition and contemporary evolution of mural art in Sardinia, analysing its socio-political messages, aesthetic styles, and significance as a form of collective cultural expression.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873443
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873443

Title: Le rivoluzioni tradite

pp. 43–51
Author: Sergio Rossi
Affiliation: Fondazione La Sapienza, Rome
Abstract: The essay reflects on the concept of “betrayed revolutions” across various historical and artistic contexts, offering insights into how political and cultural movements have been subverted or co-opted.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873479
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873479

Title: Il rapporto tra visuale e verbale nell’opera di Silvana Weiller

pp. 52–64
Author: Carla Rossi (ORCID: 0000-0001-6557-3684)
Affiliation: University of Zurich
Abstract: This article explores the interplay between visual imagery and verbal language in the works of Silvana Weiller, analysing how her artistic practice bridges textual and pictorial expressions to convey complex narratives.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873500
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873500

Title: A Family Mission in the Land of the lost God Shalim. A talk with Kobi Farhi

pp. 65–72
Author: Carla Rossi (ORCID: 0000-0001-6557-3684)
Abstract: This interview features musician Kobi Farhi, discussing his cultural heritage, artistic inspirations, and the narrative behind his musical exploration of ancient Middle Eastern myths, including the figure of the lost god Shalim.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873509
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873509

Title: Bernarda Visentini e la sostenibile leggerezza delle pietre

pp. 73–81
Author: Sergio Rossi (ORCID: )
Abstract: This profile examines the work of artist Bernarda Visentini, focusing on her delicate yet powerful manipulation of stone materials and the metaphorical weightlessness conveyed in her sculptural art. Originally republished by the author in 2021 on AboutArtOnline.

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Title: Book Review: Stefano Valeri (ed.), La fucina di Vulcano. Studi sull’arte per Sergio Rossi, Roma, edizioni Lithos, 2016

pp. 82–90
Author: Beatrice Riccardo
Abstract: A review of the volume dedicated to Sergio Rossi, highlighting key contributions, thematic coherence, and its significance in contemporary Italian art criticism.
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Title: Andrea Pinchi: un cantiere inesauribile da arte ad arte

pp. 91–103
Author: Alessandra Bertuzzi
Abstract: This essay profiles artist Andrea Pinchi, exploring his multidisciplinary approach and his continuous experimentation across diverse artistic mediums and techniques.
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