Giorgio de Chirico and The Real

Due to the implacable,enigmatic nature of Giorgio de Chiricos vision, there has been numerous, conflicting interpretations of his painting. This discussion considers the artists integration of Nietzschean philosophy, particularly his perspectivism, the symbolism of Grecian myths and his enigmatic figuration. These ingredients are used as an insight into de Chirico's aesthetic achievements. The artists work is characterized by a consideration of appearance and reality; his seemingly straightforward images suggest a sense of accessibility, yet they are ultimately irreducible to knowing. His haunting images include references to both the Italian Risorgimento and Nietzsches Birth of Tragedy, and these are used in part as an interpretive framework. De Chirico's fascination with the poetic content of Nietzschean themes is particularly relevant in the light of the Apollonian-Dionysian disunity; a work that acts as a touchstone to the understanding of de Chiricos visual mystery.

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WALKER, DEBORAH Deborah Walker is a practicing Australian visual artist with an exhibition profile both at home and internationally; including solo exhibits in Germany& U.S.A. Her research focus has been with the nature of the metaphysical, one that accommodates a multiplicity of inquiry. She also lectures in visual arts, currently at Deakin University.