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""Velazquez: A Study Of His Life And Art"" by Walter Armstrong is a comprehensive examination of the life and works of the Spanish painter Diego Velazquez. The book explores Velazquez's early years in Seville, his apprenticeship with Francisco Pacheco, and his rise to prominence in the court of King Philip IV of Spain. Armstrong delves into Velazquez's artistic style, discussing his use of light, color, and composition in his most famous works, such as ""Las Meninas"" and ""The Surrender of Breda."" The book also provides insight into the political and social climate of 17th century Spain, and how these factors influenced Velazquez's art. With numerous illustrations and reproductions of Velazquez's paintings, ""Velazquez: A Study Of His Life And Art"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and works of this great master of the Baroque era.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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781162743523
  • ISBN-10: 1162743522
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.48 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.68 pounds
  • Page Count: 228

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