The signs of the sacred

The collection of graphic art of the 20th century, preserved in the Collection of Contemporary Art of the Vatican Museums, is the protagonist of this catalog, available in Italian and English, published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same name organized at the Arm of Carlo Magno. The book presents 190 works, of which about 150 graphics, selected after a long and careful scientific reconnaissance of the entire collection, creating an evocative comparison between styles, themes and languages. After an interesting excursus on the characteristics of this artistic genre, in particular on the relationship between matter, technique and form and on the constantly experimental aspect of graphic production, the story that led to the formation is reconstructed. of the current core of the collection. The theme of the sacred in its many variations are then analyzed, the peculiar aspects of the creative process typical of this genre, the "places" and the "tools" of work. It follows the catalogue of works, divided into four thematic sections, which offers essential technical information and in-depth analysis sheets. In closing, the list of works and a useful reference glossary.00Exhibition: Braccio di Carlo Magno, Rome, Italy (11.12.2019-29.02.2020).