Murillo (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2020

1330744136 / 9781330744130

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Print on Demand. This engaging book offers a detailed and captivating biography of the Spanish painter Bartolomà Esteban Murillo. It places Murillo's life and work within the context of 17th-century Seville, a cultural and artistic hub. The author explores the influences on Murillo's artistic development, from his training under Juan del Castillo to his encounter with the works of Flemish and Italian masters. The book delves into the techniques, styles, and themes that characterized Murillo's paintings. It examines his early genre scenes, which captured the everyday lives of Seville's inhabitants, as well as his later religious masterpieces, renowned for their luminous colors and emotional intensity. The author discusses Murillo's unique ability to combine realistic detail with a sense of the divine, drawing on Catholic doctrine and popular religious beliefs. The book also sheds light on the artist's personal life, including his marriage, family, and financial struggles. It explores the role of the Catholic Church as a patron of the arts and the impact of the Spanish Inquisition on artistic expression. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, the author presents a comprehensive portrait of Murillo as both an artist and a product of his time. This book offers valuable insights into the life and work of one of the most celebrated painters of the Spanish Golden Age. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
Murillo (Classic Reprint)
Author
Ellen E. Minor
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2020
Condition
New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
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1330744136
ISBN 13
9781330744130
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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