Velazquez
The Technique of Genius
Published on 11. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-300-10124-9 (ISBN)
Description
In this volume, an art historian and a conservation scientist discuss the techniques Velazquez created in order to realize his artistic vision. Examining 30 works by Velazquez that span his entire career, the authors show how his technical achievement developed over time.
Reviews / Votes
"Velazquez: The Technique of Genius is an illuminating introduction to what can be learnt from the surface of the pictures... It is built round illustrations of details, nearly all from paintings in the Prado." Peter Campbell, London Review of Books "A ravishingly beautiful, highly informative book. Brown and Garrido work well together, interweaving the artistic/historical background with the messy forensic facts effortlessly; the detail is stunning." George Crisp, Art ReviewMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
30 illustrations, 210 colour pl
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 246 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
1024 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-300-10124-9 (9780300101249)
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Persons
Jonathan Brown is Carroll and Milton Petrie Professor of Fine Arts at New York University. He is the author of many books on Spanish art, including The Golden Age of Painting in Spain, Velazquez: Painter and Courtier, and, with John Elliott, Palace for a King, all published by Yale University Press. Carmen Garrido is head of technical services at the Prado Museum in Madrid.