Danze di luci is a 1931 work by Antonio Marasco. The painting exemplifies artistic practice in Italy during the interwar period, a moment of formal and stylistic experimentation.
The title—Danze di luci, or Dances of Light—suggests a visual exploration of luminosity and motion rendered across the canvas. The work reflects the broader Italian artistic vocabulary of the 1930s, when painters engaged with questions of form, light, and abstraction within distinct national and aesthetic frameworks.
Details
- Title: Danze di luci
- Creator: Antonio Marasco
- Year: 1931
- Category: Painting
Frequently asked questions
Who was Antonio Marasco?
Antonio Marasco was an Italian painter active in the interwar period. He is documented as the great-uncle of the Florentine singer and songwriter Riccardo Marasco.
What does the title mean?
Danze di luci translates from Italian as Dances of Light, suggesting the work engages with themes of luminosity and movement.
When was this work created?
The painting dates to 1931, during Italy’s interwar artistic period.