Francisco de Goya was the most potent and creative Spanish artist of his time. Over the course of his long career; Goya moved from cheerful and optimistic to totally pessimistic and searching in his paintings; drawings; etchings; and frescoes. He completed some 500 oil paintings and murals; about 300 etchings and lithographs; and many hundreds of drawings. He was exceptionally versatile and his work expresses a very wide range of emotion. His technical freedom and originality likewise are remarkable. In technique as in content; Goya challenged the rules of art; preferring a freer style of painting and drawing; a unique figural language; and a brilliant economy of means. In his own day he was chiefly celebrated for his portraits; of which he painted more than 200; but his fame now rests equally on his other work.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Truly Excellent BookBy KatherineAn exceptional book that clearly and luminously explains why it is that we feel for the war torn landscape. Buildings stand as far more than just shelter; rather; they are they backdrop for our stories of love; life; and loss. When they are destroyed; they take enormous parts of our history (personal and otherwise) with them. I would *highly* recommend this book - specifically to those interested in finding/understanding meaning in the built environment; but also to anyone interested in being intellectually engaged in the world we live in. We are globally united in built form - perhaps a more sensitive understanding of the world through this specific lens might help us to better understand eachother.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting and very easy read. I didnt put it downBy Maria HoganAs an architect this book has answered many questions for me. Very interesting and very easy read. I didnt put it down.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. a good book.By patrickA good book. Bit dry. Loads of information and just what I expected
