The Mark of the Chisel
The camera is our friend, allowing close study of the extraordinary grace of the Piccirilli brothers.
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The Piccirilli Factor: Carving a Legacy of Art and Identity in America
Seeing this film was also a stark reminder of how few documentaries there are on skilled craftspeople and artists and more importantly, few
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Interview Insights with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo
Back in Charlottesville, I eagerly began editing the footage captured last week in New York with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo.
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Filming for The Piccirilli Factor in San Diego.
Nearly thirty years after its construction, the California Building was featured in the opening scene of "Citizen Kane".
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The Piccirilli Brothers: Master Designers and Carvers of Riverside Church
The Piccirilli Brothers' most remarkable contribution to New York is probably the 350 stone and 150 wood carvings they created for Riverside
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Exploring the Legacy of the Piccirilli Brothers in Mott Haven: A Sculptural Masterpiece in the Bronx
NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM | The Mott Heaven, once home to the Piccirilli Marble Carving Studio, is a part of the South Bronx that...
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Attilio Piccirilli at the MET
During last week's short visit to the MET I had the opportunity to recapture Fragilina, one of several idealized female nudes by Piccirilli.
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The Leonardo da Vinci Art School in New York Among the First Casualties of War.
The Leonardo, as it was affectionately known, opened its doors in 1924 with an inclusive, tuition-free platform.
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The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.
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The Leonardo da Vinci Art School
In 1923, Attilio Piccirilli co-founded with Onorio Ruotolo the Leonardo da Vinci Art School. The Leonardo, as it was affectionally known, wa
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Furio’s Seal: A Gallery of Events
NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM - As I move forward cataloging the Piccirilli works for The Italian Factor, a documentary film currently in...
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St. Paul's: Looking for Piccirilli
It was a remarkable day today as I found myself stepping into the hallowed grounds of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
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Civic Virtue
This sculpture is known as an allegorical personification: a story or set of abstract ideas symbolized by the human form.
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The Italian Factor' in Greenwich Village
In the midst of bustling streets and joyous festivities, I embark on a unique journey. The documentary in progress, "The Italian Factor," is
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Furio Piccirilli
Within this industrial complex and collaborative environment, individual contributions to public art were noteworthy. Three brothers, Furio,
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Two Sculpture Groups in Harrisburg to be included in The Italian Factor.
The Pennsylvania State Capitol sculpture groups are two magnificent works of art that adorn the west entrance of the building in Harrisburg,
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ATTILIO PICCIRILLI
Notes for a documentary film | Part 1 Six Italian brothers, all children of Giuseppe Piccirilli, ran the most prolific sculpture studio...
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GETULIO PICCIRILLI NYSE
The New York Stock Exchange pediment is undoubtedly one of the most attractive sights in Lower Manhattan. However, most visitors are...
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