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Considered to be an enigmatic obscure figure in Greek history of art, Giannoulis Chalepas (1851-1938), was one of the most important sculptors in Greece. His creations jumped from Classicism and Romanticism to Realism and Symbolism. However, in the last phases of his artistic production (1902-1938) he made Modern Art, while he was constantly returning to the thematic of his youth. The Chalepas’ sculptural solutions were always well-accepted by the art theorists and the public in Greece, from the late 19th century up to date. Adopting the sociological method of interpretation of art works, the paper will present the reception of Chalepas’ work in the modern Greek cultural scene of that era.
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Chrysovalantis Steiakakis, is an Art Historian – Dr. in “Studies in Hellenic Culture”. As a member of the Association of Greek Art Historians (EEIT), he has taken part in research programs. Additionally, he has worked as an archaeologist too. Currently, he teaches history of art in the public and private sector in Greece and he works as an appointed teacher in the Greek Public Secondary Education, as well, seconded at the Institute of Educational Policy. At the same time, he is a freelancer curator and he remains searchingly active, attending congresses, publishing studies and giving lectures on issues related to aesthetics
