Diego Velazquez

by Victoria Charles, Klaus H Carl

Overview

Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) is one of the world’s most famous artists. Representative of 17th century European painting, he worked for the Spanish court and for the most important figures, completing numerous portraits. Yet, passionate about the human figure, his oeuvre also encompasses bodegónes, representations of daily life in the taverns and kitchens of Spain. Considered the father of Spanish painting, Velázquez inspired entire generations of the artists who followed him, including Picasso, Dalí, and Bacon. His mysterious painting Las Meninas, which contains the essence of his work, is still today an inexhaustible source for writing and research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781601594
Publisher:	Parkstone Press USA, Limited
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Art Gallery Series
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	4.30(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Klaus H. Carl is the author of numerous works on the history of great cities, and is also a well-known photographer of flora and fauna. A teacher by profession, he is currently devoting himself to a monumental History of Art. Victoria Charles received her Ph.D in art history. She has published extensively on art history and contributed to Art Information, an international guide to contemporary art. She is also a regular contributor to journals and magazines.