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100 1 _aBensusan, S. L.
_q(Samuel Levy),
_d1872-1958
245 1 0 _aVelazquez
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMasterpieces in Colour
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-22
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Velazquez" by S. L. Bensusan is a biography written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900s. This work examines the life and artistic contributions of Diego de Silva Velazquez, one of the most revered masters of Spanish painting. The book emphasizes his role as a court painter and the limitations and influences he encountered throughout his career, highlighting his unique techniques and his impact on the art world. The content of the book is structured into sections that chronologically explore Velazquez's early years, his development as an artist, his experiences within the royal court of Spain under Philip IV, and a retrospective look at his legacy. Bensusan discusses Velazquez's method, his realistic portrayal of subjects, and the themes present in notable works such as "Las Meninas" and portraits of the royal family. The narrative also reflects on the socio-political context of Spain during Velazquez's lifetime, the challenges the artist faced within the court, and his eventual recognition as a pivotal figure in art history. Through illustrated reproductions of his work, the book serves as both a historical account and an appreciation of Velazquez's enduring influence on future generations of artists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVelázquez, Diego, 1599-1660
830 0 _aMasterpieces in Colour
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30316
999 _c71163
_d71163