{"product_id":"jair-damasceno-senza-titolo","title":"Jair Damasceno - Untitled","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe human figure has always been at the center of artistic research. Since the classical era, the naturalistic rendering of human anatomy has been a primary goal of painters and sculptors throughout history. The representation of the female figure is an expression of this aspiration, pervasive across all eras and stylistic trends. Indeed, in addition to the naturalistic interpretations of the Renaissance and various classicisms, which aimed for a truthful and detailed representation of the human body, the female figure has also been a central figure in the new aesthetic concepts brought about by the historical avant-garde, such as Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThis work is an example of the many bas-reliefs that Jair Damasceno dedicated to the study and research of the female form. The artist's exploration focuses on volume and movement. This series of works demonstrates how Damasceno's classical training was fundamental to his career. The artist pursues an ideal of pure, harmonious beauty through the creation of balanced volume within the composition, yet which is brought to life by soft modeling that softens the forms. His exploration of naturalistic rendering is brought to extraordinary levels of execution, thanks to Damasceno's technique, which allows him to reproduce every detail with grace and elegance. The physiognomies and expressions of these female figures clearly demonstrate his pursuit of a broad classical aesthetic, with a sacred aura and mythical origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp\u003ePortuguese artist Jair Damasceno learned woodworking from his father, Júlio Neves da Silva, at a young age. He specialized in carving and sculpture, winning several awards. In 1990, he began to dedicate himself to sand sculpture, for which he achieved international fame. He began his international career in 2004, working with sand and wood in Portugal and Italy. He lived in both countries for five years. He participates annually in sand sculpture festivals and events. In addition to Brazil, Portugal, and Italy, his work also extends to Turkey, Argentina, Egypt, Finland, and Greece. He also works for advertising agencies, film productions, and educational and cultural events. He has created works for churches and galleries in Portugal and Italy, and pieces are held in collections in Portugal, the Netherlands, and Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coccia Delfino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56215840850306,"sku":"DCOC001","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/7065\/3058\/files\/P_20201207_101042_p-copia-scaled.jpg?v=1768429770","url":"https:\/\/cjfh11-ee.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/jair-damasceno-senza-titolo","provider":"Venderequadri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}