02307cam a22003373u 4500 64514 UtSlPG 20260610134504.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08013747 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946 Goya, an account of his life and works Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The Spanish series Release date is 2021-02-10 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Goya, an account of his life and works" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life of the influential Spanish painter Francisco Goya, detailing his contributions to art as well as the complex socio-political environment of Spain during his lifetime. The book is rich in context and analysis, shedding light on Goya's role amid various political upheavals and his artistic evolution throughout his career. The opening of the text provides an introduction to the historical significance of Spanish painting before Goya's time, reflecting on the impact of earlier masters like Velazquez and Murillo. It discusses the decline of Spanish art following Velazquez's achievements, setting the stage for Goya's emergence. The preface sets out to highlight Goya's revolutionary spirit and versatility as an artist, suggesting that his works were deeply informed by and responsive to the tumultuous events and societal changes around him. Calvert's exploration establishes Goya as not merely an artist but a keen observer of human nature and the political landscape of 18th-century Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828 The Spanish series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64514 105337 105337