A Palace For A King: The Buen Retiro And The Court Of Philip Iv
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Jonathan Brown And J. H. Elliott
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press, New Haven, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This authoritative historical account chronicles the creation and significance of one of Europe's most ambitious royal projects. It meticulously details the construction and artistic patronage surrounding the Buen Retiro Palace, a monumental undertaking that mirrored the power and aspirations of the Spanish Habsburg monarchy. The narrative uncovers the intricate political machinations and cultural currents that shaped the court of Philip IV, presenting a vivid portrait of 17th-century Spain. Through rigorous scholarship, the work illustrates how architecture and art served as instruments of statecraft and personal expression for a king navigating a complex era. This compelling study offers profound insights into the intersection of power, art, and society during a pivotal period in European history.
Author: Jonathan Brown And J. H. Elliott
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press, New Haven, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This authoritative historical account chronicles the creation and significance of one of Europe's most ambitious royal projects. It meticulously details the construction and artistic patronage surrounding the Buen Retiro Palace, a monumental undertaking that mirrored the power and aspirations of the Spanish Habsburg monarchy. The narrative uncovers the intricate political machinations and cultural currents that shaped the court of Philip IV, presenting a vivid portrait of 17th-century Spain. Through rigorous scholarship, the work illustrates how architecture and art served as instruments of statecraft and personal expression for a king navigating a complex era. This compelling study offers profound insights into the intersection of power, art, and society during a pivotal period in European history.