{"product_id":"9788415250241","title":"A painting by Velázquez","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Velázquez painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn instructive journey to the 17th century to mingle among the illustrious characters of one of the most famous multiple portraits in the history of art. This book invites readers to enter the studio of Diego Velázquez, in the Royal Palace of Madrid, to discover the details and mysteries surrounding the work. With a fold-out plate that enriches the experience, the publication combines artistic outreach and visual narrative, offering a unique approach to a fundamental painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book places the reader in the 17th century, in the workshop of court painter Diego Velázquez, while he creates a multiple portrait of the court's protagonists. The scene centers on the Infanta Margarita, surrounded by her maids of honor, María Agustina Sarmiento and Isabel Velasco. Throughout the pages, the compositional secrets, the games of mirrors and perspectives, and the historical context that make this work one of the most enigmatic in universal painting are unveiled. The fold-out plate allows for the appreciation of the details of the original painting in an accessible and educational format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish Baroque art and court painting in the 17th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCompositional and symbolic analysis of Velázquez's \"Las Meninas\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and social context of the court of Philip IV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic outreach for children and young people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisual interpretation of masterpieces through editorial resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at children and young people interested in art, history, and visual culture. It is also suitable for teachers, families, and cultural mediators looking for an educational resource to introduce the work of Velázquez and the context of the Spanish Golden Age in an enjoyable and visually attractive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and visual introduction to one of the most important works in the history of art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fold-out plate that facilitates detailed observation of the original painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and artistic context that enriches the understanding of the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative approach that invites the reader to participate in the scene represented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEncouragement of curiosity and interest in classical art from an early age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: D'Harcourt, Claire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Kalandraka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Galician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: ART (CHILDREN'S\/YOUNG ADULT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: August 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 328 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book stands out for combining rigorous outreach with an attractive visual proposal, ideal for awakening an interest in art in young readers. The inclusion of a fold-out plate of the original painting makes it a practical resource for observation and study. The work is especially useful in educational and cultural leisure contexts, offering a gateway to understanding one of the most fascinating paintings in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408404996443,"sku":"9788415250241","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841525024.jpg?v=1781862831","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415250241","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}