Vittorio Sgarbi
Author · 9 books
Vittorio Umberto Antonio Maria Sgarbi (born 8 May 1952 in Ferrara) is an Italian art critic, art historian, politician, cultural commentator and television personality known for his excess and chaotic attitude. He was appointed curator of the Italian Pavilion at the 2011 Venice Biennale. Several times a member of the Italian Parliament, he changed numerous times political factions from the Monarchist Union to Communist Party, Centrists, Right-Wing parties, Socialist, Liberals, the Italian Radicals to several parties founded by himself, He served also in Milan's municipal government. In 2012, he was removed as Mayor of Salemi by the Ministry of Interior because of Mafia interferences in the village.
Books
Il bene e il male. Dio, arte, scienza
2020
Davanti all'immagine
1989
Dal cielo alla terra
Da Michelangelo a Caravaggio. Il tesoro d'Italia 3
2015
Caravaggio
2005
Piene di grazia (VINTAGE)
I volti della donna nell'arte
2011
L'Italia delle meraviglie
Una cartografia del cuore
2009
Dell'Italia
Uomini e luoghi
1991
In the Name of the Son
The Life of Jesus in Art, from the Nativity to the Passion
2012
Il punto di vista del cavallo
Caravaggio
2014
