A truly original painter, Diego Velasquez is widely recognized as one of the finest artists of all time. Find out how this master introduced naturalism, chiaroscuro and realism into his Spanish court paintings. The DK ArtBook series presents both the life and works of each artist within the cultural, social, and political context of their time. To make the books easy to consult, they are divided into three areas -- the life and works of the artist, historical and cultural background, and analysis of major works -- which are identifiable by side bands. Each spread focuses on a specific theme, with an introductory text and several annotated illustrations. Few art history texts contain such abundance of full-color illustrations. The index section is also illustrated and gives background information on key figures and the location of the artist's works.
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The genius of the Spanish School--his life in paintings
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Interestingly organized by sections on Velazquez' works; the historical setting and biography this book is a very well done overview. The major influences of Velazquez and the evolution of his own style come through in both the lucid text and the beautifully presented illustrations.
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