With characteristic critical fervor and sure-eyed insight, Hughes brings the story of an artist whose life and work bridged the transition from the 18th-century reign of the old masters to the early days of the 19th-century moderns.
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With characteristic critical fervor and sure-eyed insight, Hughes brings the story of an artist whose life and work bridged the transition from the 18th-century reign of the old masters to the early days of the 19th-century moderns.
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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.
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.