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Velázquez

Velázquez

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Like his Dutch contemporary Vermeer, Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) had little reputation outside of his native land until the nineteenth century, when the Spanish royal painting collections became state property and were installed in the Prado Museum in Madrid. The year was in 1819, and several private and official collections in London and Paris also benefited. Unlike Vermeer, however, Velázquez had a fairly large oeuvre waiting to be rediscovered--and rediscovered it was, with great rapidity and enthusiasm. Goya and Manet are almost inconceivable without the precedent of Velázquez's portraiture, and in fact Manet even called the Spaniard "the painter of painters." His impact on French Impressionism was colossal. And two of the twentieth century's most famous artists painted direct Picasso made a version of "Las Meninas" in 1957; and Francis Bacon's "screaming popes" are based on Velázquez's 1650 portrait of Pope Innocent X. From Goya until today, Velázquez's work has been recognized not only as the essential forerunner to Modern painting, but also as the greatest exponent of seventeenth-century Spanish art.

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ISBN13: 9788434311367
ISBN10: 8434311364
Language: English
Publisher: Poligrafa
Publication Year: 2007
Format: Paperback

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    Spanish master’s portraits shaped modern art's future.

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    If you’re fascinated by the roots of modern art or love exploring influential painters, Velázquez is a captivating figure. His revolutionary approach to portraiture and influence on future generations make this book a gem for art lovers wanting to understand the evolution of style and technique. Velázquez’s work isn’t just historic; it’s a window into the innovative spirit that continues to inspire artists today.

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