Velasquez

By Randall Davies, Diego Velázquez, Wilfrid Wilberforce

Book Overview

Velasquez is a book written by Wilfrid Wilberforce that provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of the renowned Spanish painter, Diego Velasquez. The book explores Velasquez's early life and education, his rise to fame as a court painter for King Philip IV, and his later years as a successful artist in his own right. The author delves into Velasquez's artistic style, examining his use of light and shadow, his mastery of color and composition, and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects in his portraits. The book also explores the cultural and historical context in which Velasquez worked, including the influence of the Catholic Church and the political climate of 17th-century Spain. Throughout the book, Wilberforce draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other archival material, to provide a vivid and detailed portrait of Velasquez and his world. The book is illustrated with numerous reproductions of Velasquez's paintings, providing readers with a visual appreciation of his artistry. Overall, Velasquez is a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of the greatest painters in the history of art, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of Diego Velasquez.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432529900
• ISBN13: 9781432529901
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"