Velazquez: A Study Of His Life And Art

By Walter Armstrong and Sir Walter Armstrong

Book Overview

Velazquez: A Study Of His Life And Art is a comprehensive book written by Walter Armstrong that delves into the life and works of the Spanish painter Diego Velazquez. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Velazquez's life, and the second part analyzing his art.In the first part, Armstrong provides a detailed account of Velazquez's life, from his birth and childhood in Seville to his rise as a renowned court painter in Madrid. The author also explores Velazquez's personal relationships, including his marriage to Juana Pacheco and his interactions with the royal family.The second part of the book analyzes Velazquez's art, including his most famous works such as Las Meninas and The Surrender of Breda. Armstrong provides a thorough examination of Velazquez's artistic style, techniques, and influences, as well as the historical and cultural context in which his art was created.Throughout the book, Armstrong uses primary sources such as letters and documents to provide a well-researched and engaging account of Velazquez's life and art. This book is an excellent resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest painters of the Spanish Golden Age.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: 1417956747
• ISBN13: 9781417956746
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"