Velazquez by Jonathan Brown
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Diego Velázquez, one of the foremost figures of the Spanish Golden Age of painting. The author delves into Velázquez's life, exploring his rise from a young Sevillian artist to becoming the leading painter at the court of King Philip IV, and ultimately his influence on the development of Western art. Through detailed examination of his major works, the book highlights Velázquez's mastery of technique, his innovative use of light and shadow, and his ability to convey complex human emotions, which positioned him as a pivotal artist who transformed the genre of portraiture and had a lasting impact on European art.
The 7841st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- NY Times Editors Choice 1980-1989 (NY Times)