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100 1 _aPicón, Jacinto Octavio,
_d1852-1923
245 1 0 _aVida y obras de don Diego Velázquez
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-18
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Vida y obras de don Diego Velázquez" by Jacinto Octavio Picón is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the life and artistic achievements of the renowned Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, providing a comprehensive overview of his career, influences, and the cultural context of Spain during his time. Through this work, the author aims to highlight the significance of Velázquez not only within the realm of art but also as a symbol of Spain's historical grandeur and intellectual achievement. The beginning of this work introduces readers to the cultural climate of Spain, painting a vivid picture of its past glory and subsequent decline. Picón contrasts the vibrant intellectual life that flourished during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs with the corruption and moral decay that characterized the later years leading up to Velázquez's emergence as a pivotal figure in Spanish art. Through a series of reflections on Velázquez's formative years, influences from his contemporaries, and his eventual rise to prominence in the royal court, the opening establishes a foundational understanding of the artist's significance. The narrative touches on the relationships between Velázquez and other notable figures of the era, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his works and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVelázquez, Diego, 1599-1660
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30280
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