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Title: The Story of Spanish Painting
Note: Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: The story of the nation -- Characteristics of Spanish painting -- A panoramic view, part I: To the end of the sixteenth century -- A panoramic view, part II: Seventeenth century to the present day -- Domenico Theotocopuli (El Greco) -- Velasquez -- Mazo -- Carreño -- Ribera (Lo Spagnoletto) -- Murillo -- Cano and Zurbarán -- Goya -- A postscript.
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Summary: "The Story of Spanish Painting" by Charles H. Caffin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of Spanish painting from its origins to its peak, emphasizing how its development is intertwined with the historical and cultural identity of Spain. Caffin delves into the unique characteristics of Spanish art that arose from the country's complex social and political landscapes. At the start of the book, the author outlines the historical backdrop necessary to understand the evolution of Spanish painting, beginning with the unification of Spain in 1492 and the ensuing cultural transformations. Caffin discusses the geographical features of Spain that fostered a spirit of independence and individualism among its people, along with the cultural influences from Roman, Gothic, and Moorish art. He establishes a link between the historical development of the nation and the individual artists who shaped the country's artistic legacy, positioning Spanish painting as a distinct expression of national identity and spirituality that evolved through various epochs, particularly during the Golden Age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Caffin, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1854-1918
EBook No.: 59206
Published: Apr 4, 2019
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Painting, Spanish
Subject: Painters -- Spain
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of Spanish Painting
Note: Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: The story of the nation -- Characteristics of Spanish painting -- A panoramic view, part I: To the end of the sixteenth century -- A panoramic view, part II: Seventeenth century to the present day -- Domenico Theotocopuli (El Greco) -- Velasquez -- Mazo -- Carreño -- Ribera (Lo Spagnoletto) -- Murillo -- Cano and Zurbarán -- Goya -- A postscript.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of Spanish Painting" by Charles H. Caffin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of Spanish painting from its origins to its peak, emphasizing how its development is intertwined with the historical and cultural identity of Spain. Caffin delves into the unique characteristics of Spanish art that arose from the country's complex social and political landscapes. At the start of the book, the author outlines the historical backdrop necessary to understand the evolution of Spanish painting, beginning with the unification of Spain in 1492 and the ensuing cultural transformations. Caffin discusses the geographical features of Spain that fostered a spirit of independence and individualism among its people, along with the cultural influences from Roman, Gothic, and Moorish art. He establishes a link between the historical development of the nation and the individual artists who shaped the country's artistic legacy, positioning Spanish painting as a distinct expression of national identity and spirituality that evolved through various epochs, particularly during the Golden Age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Caffin, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1854-1918
EBook No.: 59206
Published: Apr 4, 2019
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Painting, Spanish
Subject: Painters -- Spain
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.