Francisco Goya

An introduction to the life and work of Spanish painter and printmaker Francisco Goya, featuring color reproductions of over sixty works, with captions, and including a chronology.

Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) is one of the undisputed masters of 19th-century Spanish painting. He is also often called "The first of the Moderns" because of his bold technique and his belief that the personal vision of the artist is more important than the tradition. With illustrations and the text covering the main incidents of his life, this book on Spanish painter Goya will entice all art lovers.

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Revolutionary and troublemaker Diego Rivera (1886-1957) pioneered public art - particularly with his magnificent murals - that was both highly advanced and profoundly accessible. His tumultuous career is surveyed in this richly illustrated Spanish-language entry in the Basic Art series celebrating major artists. This enticing collection shows both the wide range of his art and its influence on other painters and artistic movements.

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