Description

The Art of Velazquez is a book written by Walter Armstrong in 1896. It is a comprehensive study of the works of Diego Velazquez, one of the most important painters of the Spanish Golden Age. The book covers Velazquez's life, career, and artistic style, as well as the historical and cultural context of his time. Armstrong provides a detailed analysis of Velazquez's paintings, including his famous works such as Las Meninas, The Surrender of Breda, and The Rokeby Venus. The book also includes reproductions of many of Velazquez's paintings, along with critical commentary and interpretation. Overall, The Art of Velazquez is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of art.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.