This manifesto was created by Corrado Mancioli in 1937. Mancioli (1904–1968) was an Italian painter whose work achieved recognition at the international level during the mid-twentieth century.
The work dates from Italy’s interwar period, a decade marked by distinct artistic movements and public commissions. Mancioli’s career reflected the professional engagement of Italian artists with state-sponsored cultural initiatives of the era, including the Olympic art competitions that would become a defining platform for national artistic representation.
About Corrado Mancioli
Mancioli was an Italian painter born in 1904. His artistic practice extended across multiple decades, with his work selected for the art competitions held at both the 1936 Summer Olympics and the 1948 Summer Olympics—a distinction that underscored his standing within the Italian art world and his participation in official cultural frameworks of the period.
Details
- Creator: Corrado Mancioli (1904–1968)
- Year: 1937
- Medium: Manifesto
- Period: Italian interwar period
- Notable recognition: Art competitions, 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics
Frequently asked questions
Who was Corrado Mancioli?
Corrado Mancioli (1904–1968) was an Italian painter whose work was selected for the art competitions at the 1936 Summer Olympics and again at the 1948 Summer Olympics, reflecting his standing in mid-century Italian artistic circles.
What period does this work represent?
This manifesto dates from 1937, during Italy’s interwar period, when official cultural initiatives and state-sponsored artistic competitions played a significant role in national artistic life.
What recognition did Mancioli receive?
Mancioli’s work was chosen to compete in the Olympic art competitions of both 1936 and 1948, a distinction reserved for artists of established professional standing.
