This thesis aims to shed light on the figure of the 16th-century painter Marietta Robusti, known as Tintoretta, by reconstructing her biography through historical documents, archival materials, and both literary and artistic works—those she created and those dedicated to her. The first chapter compiles historical and literary sources that mention Tintoretta, outlining her biographical profile based on contemporary Italian biographers and foreign travelers. The descriptions of her paintings in these sources introduce a summary of 20th-century historiographical debates regarding her artistic identity and the attribution of her works. Drawing from these challenges, a catalogue of artworks historically associated with Marietta is proposed, with the aim of identifying her distinctive stylistic traits. The second chapter delves into Tintoretta’s artistic development, beginning with her early training in the workshop of her father, Jacopo Tintoretto. It explores the influence of the domestic context on both her technique and artistic style. The third chapter addresses Tintoretta’s representation in literature and the arts, focusing particularly on biographical elements such as her marriage and early death. It also reflects on the role of biographical fiction in shaping a collective historical imagination. The fourth chapter investigates the modern rediscovery of Tintoretta, considering her marginalisation through the lens of cultural memory. Her portrayal, often shaped by stereotypes of the "female legend," is analysed through gender performativity theory and other feminist approaches. The reconstruction of Marietta Robusti’s artistic and personal biography thus becomes a point of convergence for different disciplines—art history, literature, and gender studies—prompting broader reflections on the role of women artists in cultural memory.
La presente tesi ha come obiettivo valorizzare la figura della pittrice cinquecentesca Marietta Robusti, detta Tintoretta, ricostruendone la biografia attraverso documenti storici, materiali d’archivio e opere letterarie e artistiche – sia di sua mano, che a lei dedicate. Il primo capitolo raccoglie le fonti storiche e letterarie che parlano di Tintoretta, mettendo a punto un quadro biografico attraverso le testimonianze di biografi italiani coevi e viaggiatori stranieri. Le descrizioni dei suoi dipinti presenti in queste fonti introducono una sintesi delle interpretazioni critiche della storiografia novecentesca, che si è interrogata sulla sua identità pittorica e sull’attribuzione delle sue opere. Basandosi sulle difficoltà attributive e sulle ipotesi avanzate da diversi studiosi, viene proposto un catalogo delle opere storicamente riferite a Marietta, cercando di indentificarne i tratti distintivi. Il secondo capitolo esamina il percorso artistico di Tintoretta a partire dalla formazione domestica nella bottega del padre Jacomo Tintoretto, esaminando l’impatto del contesto famigliare sulla sua tecnica e maniera pittorica. Il terzo capitolo esplora la rappresentazione di Tintoretta nella letteratura e nelle altre arti, facendo particolare attenzione agli elementi biografici, come il matrimonio e la fine precoce, e proponendo una riflessione sul ruolo della finzione biografica nella costruzione di un immaginario storico condiviso. Il quarto capitolo è dedicato alla riscoperta moderna di Tintoretta, indagata attraverso il concetto della memoria culturale. La marginalizzazione della figura dell’artista, spesso intrecciata a stereotipi legati alla “leggenda femminile”, viene analizzata attraverso la lente della teoria della performatività del genere e altri approcci femministi. La ricostruzione della biografia artistica e personale di Marietta Robusti diviene così un punto d’incontro di ambiti disciplinari diversi – storia dell’arte, letteratura, gender studies – e apre una riflessione più ampia sul ruolo delle donne artiste nella memoria culturale.
Tintoretta figlia d’arte: identità, memoria e “riparazione” tra fortuna critica e studi di genere
SYCHEVA, VLADISLAVA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis aims to shed light on the figure of the 16th-century painter Marietta Robusti, known as Tintoretta, by reconstructing her biography through historical documents, archival materials, and both literary and artistic works—those she created and those dedicated to her. The first chapter compiles historical and literary sources that mention Tintoretta, outlining her biographical profile based on contemporary Italian biographers and foreign travelers. The descriptions of her paintings in these sources introduce a summary of 20th-century historiographical debates regarding her artistic identity and the attribution of her works. Drawing from these challenges, a catalogue of artworks historically associated with Marietta is proposed, with the aim of identifying her distinctive stylistic traits. The second chapter delves into Tintoretta’s artistic development, beginning with her early training in the workshop of her father, Jacopo Tintoretto. It explores the influence of the domestic context on both her technique and artistic style. The third chapter addresses Tintoretta’s representation in literature and the arts, focusing particularly on biographical elements such as her marriage and early death. It also reflects on the role of biographical fiction in shaping a collective historical imagination. The fourth chapter investigates the modern rediscovery of Tintoretta, considering her marginalisation through the lens of cultural memory. Her portrayal, often shaped by stereotypes of the "female legend," is analysed through gender performativity theory and other feminist approaches. The reconstruction of Marietta Robusti’s artistic and personal biography thus becomes a point of convergence for different disciplines—art history, literature, and gender studies—prompting broader reflections on the role of women artists in cultural memory.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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