Isbn: 9781025627083 - el greco (5 resultados)

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'El Greco' is a comprehensive examination of the life and work of the visionary painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco. Author Frank Rutter explores the artist's unique style, which bridged the gap between the Byzantine tradition of his Cretan roots and the burgeoning Mannerist and Renaissance movements in Italy and Spain. The work delves into the psychological and spiritual intensity that characterizes El Greco's masterpieces, such as 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz' and 'View of Toledo.'By analyzing the artist's use of elongated figures, dramatic lighting, and a vivid, often supernatural palette, Rutter provides insight into why El Greco remained a misunderstood figure for centuries before being rediscovered as a precursor to modern art. This study serves as both a biographical account and a critical appreciation of an artist whose work defies easy categorization. Rutter's prose captures the dramatic tension of the Spanish Golden Age, offering readers a deep dive into the historical and cultural context that shaped one of history's most idiosyncratic creative minds. It is an essential resource for students of art history and those fascinated by the evolution of Western painting.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "El Greco" is a comprehensive examination of the life and work of the visionary painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco. Author Frank Rutter explores the artist's unique style, which bridged the gap between the Byzantine tradition of his Cretan roots and the burgeoning Mannerist and Renaissance movements in Italy and Spain. The work delves into the psychological and spiritual intensity that characterizes El Greco's masterpieces, such as "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" and "View of Toledo."By analyzing the artist's use of elongated figures, dramatic lighting, and a vivid, often supernatural palette, Rutter provides insight into why El Greco remained a misunderstood figure for centuries before being rediscovered as a precursor to modern art. This study serves as both a biographical account and a critical appreciation of an artist whose work defies easy categorization. Rutter's prose captures the dramatic tension of the Spanish Golden Age, offering readers a deep dive into the historical and cultural context that shaped one of history's most idiosyncratic creative minds. It is an essential resource for students of art history and those fascinated by the evolution of Western painting.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…