The starting point of this journey through Goya's life in 18th-century Spain is Hughes' own first encounter with the artist's work when he was a student in Australia. The remainder of the book charts the artist's entire career, describing his painted and graphic oeuvre within its historial context. Particular attention is paid to Goya's patrons, his favourite themes (portraits, scenes of warfare and terror, satirical prints and so on), his criticism of the Catholic Church and encounters with the Inquisition, his fierce anti ...
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The starting point of this journey through Goya's life in 18th-century Spain is Hughes' own first encounter with the artist's work when he was a student in Australia. The remainder of the book charts the artist's entire career, describing his painted and graphic oeuvre within its historial context. Particular attention is paid to Goya's patrons, his favourite themes (portraits, scenes of warfare and terror, satirical prints and so on), his criticism of the Catholic Church and encounters with the Inquisition, his fierce anti-war stance and his reputation in his lifetime. What emerges is a picture of an artist deeply engaged with life around him and fully committed to documenting it with an unflinching eye for truth and injustice.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1550grams, ISBN: 9781843430544.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1250grams, ISBN: 9780099453680.
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Fine. Edgeware of dust jacket has minor scuffs. Jacket also has light scratches. Book content is in like new condition. 432 p. Intended for college/higher education audience.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very good in fine dust jacket. A very good copy in a fine mylar protected DJ. Stated 1st edition with no additional printings listed. DJ has some general wear. Some waviness to the bottom corner edge of the back endpaper and the corresponding place on the last ~ 10 pages or so. Overall, still a solid tight copy with no names or inscriptions. Illustrated. A larger book requiring additional postage for international and priority orders. 8vo; 429 pages.
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Very Good. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; No creases in spine, no slant, text tight clean unmarked, NO age toning, covers show minor bump to bottom front tip and general light edge wear, some sticker remnant on back cover, Very Good condition overall.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Stated first edition. Tight and unmarked, NF/VG. Full cloth binding. 429pp. Unclipped jacket is rubbed at corners, with short tear to rear panel; offered now in a new mylar cover. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to-over 9"-12" Tall.
Full of fine reproductions and insightful text, Hughes has written a superlative book of art history. Goya and his times come alive as the author interprets his paintings and prints within the context of the Inquisition and social turmoil in 18th century Spain.
Rooster
Apr 3, 2007
All you ever need to know about Goya
This is a wonderful book, full of life, humour, history and, of course, art. Hughes tells the story of Goya's fascinating life and the turbulent times in which the artist lived while illuminating Goya's works, many of which are illustrated in full colour in the book. It makes the reader want to pack and head off to Madrid, where the majority of Goya's beautiful paintings can be seen. But you don't have to be an art lover to enjoy this book .. it's a fine biography and glimpse into an interesting period in history. Highly readable and most enjoyable.