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Goya Los Caprichos
Los Caprichos constituyen un importante capítulo dentro de la carrera de Goya, marcando una inflexión no solo en su estética, sino también en la historia del arte occidental. La libertad creativa y la subjetividad del artista anticipan la sensibilidad romántica y convierten esta obra en un símbolo de la modernidad.
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60 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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April 2, 2017
This is an excellent, small primer on Goya's series of etchings called "Los Caprichos" or "The Whims". The title, which is most tongue in cheek reveals the artist reflecting upon the turbulent times leading up to their publication in 1799.
During the decade leading up to publication, Goya had lost his hearing and the favour of the Spanish court as he poured his feelings out in these 80 plates. Ranging from humour to macabre, they run the gamut of emotions. Anna Pou Van Den Bossche highlights the various themes that surface within the series such as death, witchcraft, dreams and nightmares, donkeys, women and education. Scattered through the book are various plates to illustrate each of these themes making the book more enlightening. A good example is the plate called "Volaverunt" (Latin for "they fly") depicting the Duchess of Alba "flying" with arms spread and three rather ugly men below her. She gives explanations from Biblioteca Nacional as well as Museo Nacional del Prado but settles on a simple fate, the affair was over for the artist and his muse. Goya depicted her as a bat spreading her wings. A vampire?
A small (10.5 x 15 cm) but thoughtful introduction.
During the decade leading up to publication, Goya had lost his hearing and the favour of the Spanish court as he poured his feelings out in these 80 plates. Ranging from humour to macabre, they run the gamut of emotions. Anna Pou Van Den Bossche highlights the various themes that surface within the series such as death, witchcraft, dreams and nightmares, donkeys, women and education. Scattered through the book are various plates to illustrate each of these themes making the book more enlightening. A good example is the plate called "Volaverunt" (Latin for "they fly") depicting the Duchess of Alba "flying" with arms spread and three rather ugly men below her. She gives explanations from Biblioteca Nacional as well as Museo Nacional del Prado but settles on a simple fate, the affair was over for the artist and his muse. Goya depicted her as a bat spreading her wings. A vampire?
A small (10.5 x 15 cm) but thoughtful introduction.
July 1, 2017
A pesar de su brevedad, muy interesante abordaje sobre esa obra tan misteriosa. Quedé con ganas de leer más.
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