Publisher's Synopsis
""Goya: A Pictorial Biography"" is a book written by Vyvyan Beresford Holland that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of the renowned Spanish artist Francisco de Goya. The book is a detailed exploration of Goya's life, his artistic career, and the historical context in which he lived and worked. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Goya's life and work. The first chapter provides an introduction to Goya's early life and his artistic training. The subsequent chapters explore Goya's major works and the themes that he addressed in his art, including his portraits, religious paintings, and political commentary. The book also delves into the turbulent political and social climate of Spain during Goya's lifetime, including the Napoleonic Wars and the Spanish Inquisition. The author provides a detailed analysis of how these events influenced Goya's art and how he used his work to comment on the political and social issues of his time.Throughout the book, the author uses numerous illustrations to enhance the reader's understanding of Goya's art and life. The illustrations include reproductions of Goya's paintings, sketches, and drawings, as well as photographs of the places and people that were important to him.Overall, ""Goya: A Pictorial Biography"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of Spain's most celebrated artists. The book is suitable for both art enthusiasts and general readers who are interested in learning more about Goya's life and work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
