Isbn: 9781857592108 - el greco in toledo (national monuments of spain s.) (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9781857592108.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9781857592108.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2001, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> In El Greco in Toledo, Fernando Marias explores the life and works of Doménikos Theotoképoulos, famously known as El Greco. This book focuses on the two iconic paintings of Toledo that stand as testaments to the artist's enduring legacy during Spain?s Golden Age: the View and Plan of Toledo from around 1610 and the View of Toledo from circa 1600. Both works were created in the later years of El Greco's life, after he relocated to Toledo in 1577, where he spent over three decades developing his distinctive Spanish Expressionist style.Marias delves into the significance of these paintings, which not only reflect El Greco's profound connection to Toledo but also illustrate the transformation of the city through his imaginative lens. The author examines how these works have historically been interpreted as transcendent representations of Toledo, diverging from the city?s physical reality. Recent scholarship has re-evaluated these interpretations, shedding light on El Greco's character, thought processes, and the broader context of his artistic vision.Additionally, the book places El Greco?s contributions alongside the earlier 1563 drawing of Toledo by Flemish painter Anton van den Wyngaerde, a key figure in the portrayal of Spanish cities during the sixteenth century. By establishing this comparative framework, Marias provides a rich re-assessment of El Greco's art, emphasising the interplay between the artist's imaginative vision and the actual topography of Toledo. Through detailed analysis, El Greco in Toledo offers an insightful exploration of these pivotal works and their lasting impact.…