Vel¿zquez: The Technique of Genius
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In this beautiful and engaging book, an art historian and a conservation scientist discuss the techniques Vel‡zquez created in order to realize his artistic vision. Examining thirty works by Vel‡zquez that span his entire career, the authors show how his technical achievement developed over time.
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"Vel‡zquez: 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 Review
Vel¿zquez: The Technique of Genius
Vel¿zquez: The Technique of Genius,Jonathan Brown,Carmen Garrido,Yale University Press,0300101244,Art,Art & Art Instruction,General,History - General,Art / General
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