- Paperback: 323 pages
- Publisher: Yale University Press; New edition edition (Sep 10 1988)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0300038941
- ISBN-13: 978-0300038941
- Product Dimensions: 32.4 x 26.2 x 2.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2.2 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Product Description
From Library Journal
The copious official documents Brown, together with J. H. Elliott, resarched for their A Palace for a King ( LJ 10/15/80) revealed new facts about Velazquez, and became the basis for Brown's latest book. There are gaps in the artist's biography that will probably never be filled, but Brown could make some logical assumptions about the many years Velazquez lived under the patronage of Philip IV of Spain. Brown was able to establish a new chronology for some of the controversial paintings, and he has eliminated a few questionable ones from the artist's oeuvre. This is an important addition to Velazquez studies. It is also a highly readable, excellently illustrated book for laypersons who wish to learn more about this intriguing artist. Eleanor Riley, Getty Conservation Inst. Lib., Marina del Rey, Cal.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Offers a detailed biography of the seventeenth century Spanish painter, looks at all of his paintings, and discusses the original technique Velazquez developed for his art.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Velazquez is King,
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This review is from: Velazquez: Painter and Courtier (Paperback)
This is the best book I have yet seen on Velazquez. Informative and lushly illustrated: its got the pictures AND the thousand words (and more). As a painter myself (www.nancybeamiller.com) I use this book almost like a holy book; for guidance, inspiration and refreshment of the spirit.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best place to start, or continue study,
By A Customer
This review is from: Velazquez: Painter and Courtier (Paperback)
Having never read a book on Velazquez, I took a suggestion from one of my teachers and picked this one up at the library (art books are too expensive!). Being a fine arts/art history student, this was like discovering gold. The book is very well-written. I was able to travel the halls of the Spanish court with ease, because of the lucid, conversational style of writing. Brown doesn't mince words, and his inclusion of 17th century Spanish history is done where it needs to be. Everything in the book is there to inform the reader about Velazquez, whether it's his life, technique, or those around him. Most interesting is how the mood and frivolities of court greatly affected Velazquez's output. Brown states in his introduction that the book is for both the casual reader, and the scholar. After reading the book, this is very true. Scholars would do well to read this book, as Brown offers highly educated opinions and conclusions on Velazquez's style of painting, and the internal and external reasons around the artist that made him paint the way he did, both in quality and quantity. If you can afford this, buy it by all means. It offers the student a great grounding from which to explore Velazquez's paintings, and the techniques seen therein.
4.0 out of 5 stars
To know Velazquez,
By A Customer
This review is from: Velazquez: Painter and Courtier (Paperback)
Very interesting book with a good analysis of painter and his paintings.
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