Naples vs Milan. Two poles of the Italian sculpture
Italian sculpture of the second half of the 19th century is rather seldom the object of any scientific researches in Russia. However, two regional centers, Naples and Milan, show at that time their potential of important creative innovations. Therefore, the authors analyze their unique experience, interplay and external influences as well as peculiar features of their historical background and worldview that determined the climax of realism in the South and the rise of impressionism in the North of the country.