From El Greco to Goya: Painting in Spain 1561-1828 (Perspectives) (Trade Version) [Paperback]

Janis Tomlinson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810927403
• ISBN-13: 978-0810927407
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,305,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptionally readable, informative and necessary survey, February 27, 1998

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William Rudolph (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From El Greco to Goya: Painting in Spain 1561-1828 (Perspectives) (Trade Version) (Paperback)

One of the preeminent Goya scholars, Tomlinson expands her expertise to provide an exceptionally readable and stimulating survey of a period that has traditionally been neglected within art history. Besides her clear, informative prose, the book's outstanding production values make it truly user-friendly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous survey, November 9, 2002

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This review is from: From El Greco to Goya: Painting in Spain 1561-1828 (Perspectives) (Trade Version) (Paperback)

Well organized and beautifully composed reproductions make this book an indispensable guide and/or introduction to the artists working in Spain from 1561-1828. The historical and political/social context of their works is explored as well as the evolving artistic vison and techniques that were developing during this period. Major influences from Italy and elsewhere are sited. A very enjoyable and enlightening book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Este libra es buena, January 3, 2003

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This review is from: From El Greco to Goya: Painting in Spain 1561-1828 (Perspectives) (Trade Version) (Paperback)

This book, on my course syllabus for a course on Spanish art , was a great addition to my library. Tomlinson is a scholar dedicated to giving the pertinent information in the proper art historical format without tireless embellishment. More on artists like Ribera or Zurburan would have rounded out the book but in all it is an excellent source for students writing papers and art historians looking for valid interpretations of Spanish artistic merit without bias. It was refreshing to read a book and not have the art continually compared to Italian & French painters. Instead it offers the reader very important information with excellent images of the Spanish contribution to world of art. Brava.