Author Description
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, a Spanish painter, draughtsman, and printmaker, was the most important Spanish artist of the last quarter of the 18th and first quarter of the 19th centuries, serving three generations of Spanish kings. During his six active decades he produced some 700 paintings, 900 drawings, and almost 300 prints, which reflect his rapidly changing world. This fully illustrated Grove Art Essentials title explores the artist's extraordinary and prolific career, which spanned the period from the late Rococo to Romanticism and, at the last, presaged Impressionism. Discover how Francisco de Goya, known by 1801 as the 'Apelles of Spain' has come to be regarded in the centuries since as a major master of international stature and the first 'modern' artist.
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THE THESIS
How did Francisco de Goya evolve from a court painter to the progenitor of modern art through his prolific output across six decades? Priscilla Muller, an expert in Spanish art, examines Goya's career by analyzing his transition from the late Rococo style to Romanticism and his eventual influence on Impressionism. The text utilizes a comprehensive survey of his 700 paintings, 900 drawings, and 300 prints to contextualize his work within the political and social shifts of 18th and 19th-century Spain.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological overview of Goya's career spanning the late 18th to early 19th centuries.
- Analysis of Goya's technical evolution in painting, drawing, and printmaking.
- Contextualization of Goya's role as a court artist serving three generations of Spanish monarchs.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive catalogue raisonné of every individual work.
- It focuses primarily on artistic development rather than a deep dive into the personal psychological history of the artist.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a reliable, accessible entry point for students and enthusiasts seeking a structured overview of Goya's artistic trajectory. Readers frequently note that the prose is clear and well-suited for those requiring a concise, authoritative introduction to the artist's historical significance.
Page Count:
73
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190297921
ISBN-13:
9780190297923
Non-Fiction
Biography
Romanticism
Spanish Art
Printmaking
Painting
Humanities
Art History
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