Once classified as an Impressionist; Manet has subsequently been regarded as a Realist who influenced and was influenced by the Impressionist painters of the 1870s; though he never exhibited with them nor adopted fully their ideas and procedures. His painting is notable for its brilliant prima vista painterly technique. In his relatively short career he evolved from an early style marked by dramatic light-dark contrasts and based on Spanish 17th-century painting to high-keyed; freely brushed compositions whose content bordered at times on Symbolism.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I Wanted the Cello to Tell its Own StoryBy leslie kirkham-lacinI bought this book because I am in the process of buying an 18th century cello for my son; a young cellist. I wanted to be inspired by the history of the Piatti Strad; to imagine the life of an instrument through the illustrious example of Carlos Prietos renowned cello. In fact; I was inspired. I loved the part of this book that dealt with the instrument itself; from its maker to its eccentric owners and unlikely travels; I was mesmerized. I even found several historical tidbits about people or places associated with my sons cello. Unfortunately Mr. Prieto; apart from his outstanding musicianship; is a generator of lists. Lists; though valuable in a limited sort of way; are often not very interesting. Prietos lists are not more exciting or engaging because they were generated by a musical genius and the book suffers as a result. Prietos comments on the political atmospheres of the countries he visits with his cello are equally uninteresting. My knowledge of Spanish and Latin American classical music and composers; however; has been vastly improved and for this I am grateful. I would have liked to enjoy the acquisition of that knowledge a tiny bit more than I did.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Bought the CD - Got the Book FreeBy Don65In truth; I bought the book for the enclosed CD but to my surprise; found the book a good read. Prieto is a truly remarkable man - MIT trained engineer; executive; musician and writer; with a truly remarkable instrument - the Piatti cello. The history of stringed instruments is well told as is the history of the Piatti instrument. Anecdotes about composers and musicians are entertaining and many of them new. The section about the cello repertoire is superb and will generate a long list of new must-listen-to music for many readers (the CD helps shorten that list). Only in the center section where Prieto details (and I mean details) his tours in diary format does the book drag. You can skip that part and miss little other than the ego stroking (and impressive) list of Prietos commissioned; dedicated and premiered works.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Nat. VLove this book very impressive. I did finish it in one night.
