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58%OFFWendy Bird - This is Goya - 9781780676166 - 9781780676166
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This is Goya

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Description for This is Goya Hardback. Modern art begins with Goya. He was the first to create works of art for their own sake, and he lived in a time of incredible cultural and social dynamism when the old concepts of social hierarchy were being shaken by the new concept of equality for all. This book deals with his life and work. Series: This is. Num Pages: 80 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACQ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 228 x 13. Weight in Grams: 376.
Modern art begins with Goya. He was the first to create works of art for their own sake, and he lived in a time of incredible cultural and social dynamism when the old concepts of social hierarchy were being shaken by the new concept of equality for all. He saw his world ripped apart by Napoleon's armies and then suffered the reactionary backlash as the old order was restored. Against this epic canvas, Goya painted his own observations of humanity, transforming his youthful images of gaily dancing peasants into his mature penetrating studies of human suffering, ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Condition
New
Series
This is
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780676166
SKU
9781780676166
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About Wendy Bird
Wendy Bird teaches at the Open University, among other institutions. Goya has been a constant focus of her study. She has been involved in Spanish street theatre, music and film and is herself a practising artist. Since being chosen by It's Nice That as one of the most promising graduates of 2011, Sarah Maycock's clients have included the likes of ... Read more

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