THE IMAGE OF PULCINELLA IN THE WORK OF GIANDOMENICO TIEPOLO ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE MURALS OF THE “PULCINELLA ROOM”AT THE VILLA DZIANIGO
The article is devoted to the study of the image of the mask of the Italian folk theater in the work of the Venetian painter and graphic artist Giandomenico Tiepolo. The carnival culture and traditions of the commedia dell’arte were especially close to the artist, who worked almost his entire life in Venice. The particular interest of J.D. Tiepolo felt for the Pulcinella mask, which is present in all his works on the topic of modernity. In the last years of his life, having received recognition and creative independence, the artist writes not to order, but out of personal interest. Inheriting the skills of creating monumental scenery from his famous father G.B. Tiepolo, Giandomenico painted the interiors of his own villa Dzianigo near Mirano. The murals in the dressing room, dubbed Pulcinella’s Rooms, are entirely dedicated to this character. The images created by the artist are viewed through the prism of the Venice culture of the second half of the 18th century and the creative vision ofJ.D. Tiepolo.