Practical Discourses on the Most Noble Art of Painting (Texts & Documents)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (881 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606065289 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
1673–75), though little known today, was highly influential on art, artists, and artistic practice and theory in Spain long after its publication. Zahira Véliz’s introduction and notes provide historical context and situate Martínez’s ideas in his rich cultural milieu. Martínez wrote the Discourses toward the end of his life as a well-traveled professional artist who had studied and worked in Italy and the major artistic and literary centers of Spain; his ideas were especially enriched by his participation in the el