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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/54366| Title: | A Maltese artist in Fascist Italy |
| Authors: | Cassar, Maria |
| Keywords: | Apap, William, 1918-1970 Malta -- History -- British occupation, 1800-1964 Painting -- Malta -- 20th century Painters -- Malta -- 20th century Fascism -- Italy World War, 1939-1945 -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2017-09-17 |
| Publisher: | Allied Newspapers Limited |
| Citation: | Cassar, M. (2017, September 17). A Maltese artist in Fascist Italy, Sunday Times of Malta, pp. 38. |
| Abstract: | In this article, Maria Cassar traces the history of classic artist William Apap. Born in Valletta on June 25, 1918, Willie's childhood coincided with the opening of the Malta Government School of Art in 1925, from where, in 1937, he won a Travelling Scholarship for a four·year course in painting at the 'Regia Accademia di Belle Arti' in Rome. According to Maria Cassar, Apap "Apap was breathing this air of transformation and modernisation of Italian cultural activity as it mixed with the emerging political ideology of the time". His belonging to the 'Regia Deputazione per la Storia di Malta' (which then became the 'Comitato d'Azione Maltese' and the 'Gioventù Universitaria Fascista' was seen by many as a sign that he had chosen new alle- giances. A portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III against the background of Malta's Grand Harbour, was also perceived to be a statement of his political adherences. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/54366 |
| Appears in Collections: | Melitensia Works - ERCFAHa |
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