El Greco: Burial of the Count of Orgaz Book by Francisco Calvo Serraller

Language: English

Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1994

0500237026 / 9780500237021

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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Removable protective cover fitted. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1994, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> El Greco: Burial of the Count of Orgaz is a dedicated exploration of a pivotal work in the Mannerist tradition, celebrated for its profound connection to the human experience. This book delves into a painting that encapsulates an era, akin to The Divine Comedy and the Eroica Symphony, making it essential for understanding the intersections of art, religion, society, and psychology.The painting, created between 1586 and 1588 for the church of Santo Tomé in Toledo, commemorates the funeral of Don Gonzalo Ruiz of Toledo, Lord of Orgaz. This legendary funeral, which occurred two and a half centuries prior, features the miraculous descent of St. Stephen and St. Augustine from heaven to inter the nobleman?s body. El Greco transforms this historical event into a captivating mystical vision that bridges Heaven and Earth, depicting the Virgin and John the Baptist interceding before Christ, surrounded by a host of saints and angels.This book serves as an exquisite visual companion, reproducing the painting in its full splendour through a series of specially commissioned photographs. Readers are presented with the artwork in its entirety, followed by detailed enlargements showcasing every intricate embellishment and brushstroke. Accompanying these images is an introductory text by Francisco Calvo Serraller, Professor of the History of Art at the Complutense University, Madrid, offering insights into its themes, techniques, and cultural significance. This comprehensive study not only highlights the painting's aesthetic qualities but also invites deeper contemplation of its broader implications.…

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Title
El Greco: Burial of the Count of Orgaz Book by Francisco Calvo Serraller
Author
Francisco Calvo Serraller
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication year
1994
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0500237026
ISBN 13
9780500237021
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