Velazquez
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few painters in the history of Western art command the reverence afforded to Diego Velázquez, and this authoritative monograph presents a comprehensive biographical and critical study of the Spanish master whose unrivalled naturalism continues to astonish centuries after his death. Lafuente Ferrari chronicles the life and genius of Velázquez — court painter to Philip IV of Spain — illuminating the artistic milieu of 17th-century Madrid and tracing the evolution of a technique so revolutionary that it would later inspire Impressionists and modernists alike. Reproduced in the sumptuous full-colour tradition for which Skira publications are celebrated, the paintings are presented here with an clarity and richness that honours their original brilliance. Ferrari's critical study argues persuasively for Velázquez's singular place in the canon, dissecting the psychological depth and optical sophistication of masterworks such as Las Meninas and The Rokeby Venus with precision and scholarly authority. Originally written in Spanish and translated via the French edition, the text carries an international pedigree that underscores the universal significance of its subject. For collectors, art historians, and the simply curious, this volume remains an essential and deeply rewarding encounter with one of painting's supreme intellects.
Author: Lafuente Ferrari
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few painters in the history of Western art command the reverence afforded to Diego Velázquez, and this authoritative monograph presents a comprehensive biographical and critical study of the Spanish master whose unrivalled naturalism continues to astonish centuries after his death. Lafuente Ferrari chronicles the life and genius of Velázquez — court painter to Philip IV of Spain — illuminating the artistic milieu of 17th-century Madrid and tracing the evolution of a technique so revolutionary that it would later inspire Impressionists and modernists alike. Reproduced in the sumptuous full-colour tradition for which Skira publications are celebrated, the paintings are presented here with an clarity and richness that honours their original brilliance. Ferrari's critical study argues persuasively for Velázquez's singular place in the canon, dissecting the psychological depth and optical sophistication of masterworks such as Las Meninas and The Rokeby Venus with precision and scholarly authority. Originally written in Spanish and translated via the French edition, the text carries an international pedigree that underscores the universal significance of its subject. For collectors, art historians, and the simply curious, this volume remains an essential and deeply rewarding encounter with one of painting's supreme intellects.