Salvatore Fiume - Alma mater

The iconography of motherhood is closely linked to the subject of the Madonna and Child. It is probably one of the most popular iconographies in the history of both Western and Eastern art. The Madonna and Child appears since the dawn of medieval painting and remained a constant subject as long as religious themes dominated artistic production (that is, until the 19th century, when themes inspired by everyday life began to be introduced).

In this bas-relief, Salvatore Fiume draws inspiration from classical culture, resulting in a search for naturalism and compositional balance. The statuesque build of the female figure, evident despite the work's small size, is well-proportioned, and her features are clearly defined. The entire composition is balanced, with the subject perfectly central, adhering to the principles of harmony and symmetry.

Salvatore Fiume, born in 1915 in Comiso, was a painter, sculptor, and architect. His career as a painter focused on a reinterpretation of classicism, particularly Renaissance painting and Piero della Francesca. Later, thanks to his success, he traveled extensively around the world, drawing inspiration from exotic folklore, which he rendered with an expressionist touch.

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