Isbn: 9780500237021 - El Greco: "burial of the Count of Orgaz" (10 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Published in US by Thames & Hudson. Light wear. Previous owner name on the title page. B13.

hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Illustrated with 62 color plates. 143 pages. Square 4to, maroon cloth, d.w. (London): Thames & Hudson, (1995). A fine copy in a fine wrapper. El Greco (illustrator).

Hardcover. Maroon cloth boards with gold gilt cover illustration and spine lettering, beige and color illustrated dust jacket with gold and white lettering, 143 pp., color illustrations throughout. "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz is a key work in the Mannerist tradition and a supreme achievement of the human spirit . It is appropriate therefore that a whole book should be devoted to this single painting - a painting whose subject is both particularized and universal. Painted between 1586 and 1588 for the church of Santo Tome in Toledo, it was commissioned to commemorate the funeral of Don Gonzalo Ruiz of Toledo, Lord of Orgaz. At this legendary event which has taken place two and a half centuries earlier, the congregation saw St. Stephen and St. Augustine descend from heaven to place the body in its tomb. El Greco not only painted the scene as it was described but turned it into a mystical vision of Heaven and Earth, with the Virgin and John the Baptist interceding before Christ, surrounded by saints and angels. The painting is reproduced in all its glory in this magnificent book, bringing the reader face to face with its splendor, its rich colors and its incredible expressiveness. Shown in a series of enlarged details that magnify every minute embellishment and brushtroke. An introductory text by Francisco Calvo Serraller, Professor of the History of Art at the Complutense University, Madrird, describes the circumstance of the commission, analyzes the composition, and includes a brief biography of the artist - providing an informative commentary that both enhances and illuminates this unique view of a supreme work of art." - dust jacker description. VG-/VG- (scratch to cover cloth/through lower half of emblem, all pages clear and intact - dust jacket has closed tear to front cover).…

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:0500237026.…

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1350grams, ISBN:9780500237021.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 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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