From Goya to Goya

Author: (USA) Jenny Tomlinson (Translated by Deng Wenhua)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The "Classical and Modern Art Series" consists of 10 volumes: "Greek Art," "Romanesque Art," "Gothic Art," "Byzantine Art," "Renaissance in Florence," "Renaissance in Rome," "Renaissance in Venice," "Figurative Art," "From El Greco to Goya," and "Impressionism." The "Classical and Modern Art Series" covers various art styles in the history of Western art from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman periods, through the great Renaissance, to the impressionism of the late 19th century. "Greek Art" and "Romanesque Art" trace the glorious origins of Western art history, "Gothic Art" showcases the brilliance of theological art in the dimmed Middle Ages, while "Renaissance in Florence," "Renaissance in Rome," and "Renaissance in Venice" once again take readers back to the peak moment of Western art history during the great Renaissance—humanistic era. "Byzantine Art" examines the mystery and subtlety of art from the Byzantine Kingdom, viewed as a Christian world, through the lens of Christian civilization. Through the art tunnel created by this series, you can fully appreciate the enchanting charm of Western art. The series traces the main of Western art history, organizing world art and architectural art, providing detailed analyses of art styles and in-depth discussions on the modern influences resulting from the integration of art with other fields. The authors are top experts in their respective fields worldwide. The series is highly authoritative and readable.
In the past, the Spanish Golden Age, which once attracted the keen interest of many readers, was regarded as a gray era dominated by the Catholic Church and declining nobility, and Spanish painting suffered the same fate, being seen as a direct reflection of the era's devout faith, solemnity, and restraint. However, the meaning of Spanish painting is far from simple. During the Renaissance, Philip II's court, enriched by the monopolistic trade profits of the New World, became one of the wealthiest, and the Spanish Kingdom he ruled became a dream destination for many top European artists, especially those from Italy and the Netherlands. Over the next 250 years, the Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties in Madrid, as well as cities like Seville, Valencia, and Toledo, achieved accomplishments in painting: solemn, expressive, refined, and elegant. From the penetrating power of El Greco and Velázquez's portraiture to the poetic solemnity of Zurbarán's religious paintings, from feudal monarchs' portraits to court entertainment, artists working in Spain created an almost unattainable height of art after absorbing internationalist styles such as formalism, Baroque, and Rococo. Jenny Tomlinson guides us through the explorations of generations of artists, striving to clarify the existence of various influences, and the article concludes with the great and unique artistic achievements of Francisco Goya, the last classical master and the pioneer of modernism: both a climax and an end. Jenny Tomlinson has taught at Columbia University and Williams College and has written numerous works on Goya, Murillo, and Murillo, among others.
Cover: El Greco, "The Martyrdom of Saint Maurice," 1579–1582. Oil painting (detail), Escorial.
【Target Audience】Architects, artists, art enthusiasts, faculty and students of universities and colleges.
【Table of Contents】Preface. Chapter 1: Philip II Court Painting; Chapter 2: El Greco in Toledo; Chapter 3: Ribera of Valencia and Seville Painting; Chapter 4: Habsburg Court (1598–1655); Chapter 5: Court Painting (1655–1700); Chapter 6: Bourbon Dynasty Painting (1700–1770); Chapter 7: Goya's Modernity. Conclusion.
【Other Volumes in the "Classical and Modern Art Series"】Byzantine Art—From Antiquity to the Renaissance; Gothic Art—Glorious Images; Romanesque Art; Figurative Sculpture; Renaissance in Florence—Innovation in Art; Renaissance in Rome 1400–1600; Renaissance in Venice—Another World; Greek Art; Impressionism.