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LoC No.: 33002282

Title: Vida y obras de don Diego Velázquez

Note: Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Picón, Jacinto Octavio, 1852-1923

EBook No.: 30280

Published: Oct 18, 2009

Downloads: 83

Language: Spanish

Subject: Velázquez, Diego, 1599-1660

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 33002282

Title: Vida y obras de don Diego Velázquez

Note: Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Picón, Jacinto Octavio, 1852-1923

EBook No.: 30280

Published: Oct 18, 2009

Downloads: 83

Language: Spanish

Subject: Velázquez, Diego, 1599-1660

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.