{"product_id":"9788416868179","title":"Murillo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMurillo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by French critic Paul Lafond offers a deep and sensitive look at the work of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, one of the undisputed masters of the Spanish Golden Age. Through a detailed analysis of his technique and style, the author unveils the uniqueness of a painter who knew how to combine exceptional chromatic softness with profound religious emotionality. The reader will discover the keys to Murillo's artistic spell, exploring the transparency of his colors and the lyrical harmony that characterize his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Lafond examines the figure of Murillo from an aesthetic and technical perspective, highlighting the elements that make his painting a unique case in the history of art. The work delves into the Sevillian painter's use of chromatic harmonies, emotional tones, and transparent colorations that define his style. Throughout the text, it is analyzed how Murillo achieves a visual and spiritual spell that is difficult to find in other artists of his time, combining the representation of the divine with an accessible and moving humanity. The book is a critical journey through the qualities that elevate Murillo to the rank of genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of Murillo's pictorial technique and his use of color and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEmotionality and lyricism in Spanish Baroque religious painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe singularity of Murillo's style within the Golden Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe capacity of art to generate a unique aesthetic and spiritual experience.\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 lovers of art history, fine arts students, and any reader interested in delving into the work of the great masters of painting. It is especially recommended for those seeking a rigorous yet accessible analysis of Murillo's technique and legacy, as well as for those who wish to understand why his work continues to fascinate centuries later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA specialized and detailed vision of Murillo's chromatic and compositional technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to appreciating the artistic uniqueness of the Sevillian painter within the Baroque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis that connects visual aesthetics with the spiritual emotion his work conveys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA concise and profound read, ideal for beginning the critical study of Murillo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Lafond (France)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art History \/ Art and Design Styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by Paul Lafond presents itself as an ideal gateway for those who wish to understand Murillo's technical mastery. His focus on the chromatic palette and the painter's emotional capacity offers an enriching read, far removed from a simple biography. It is a brief but substantial work that invites us to rediscover a fundamental artist of the Spanish Baroque from a critical and aesthetic perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407376245083,"sku":"9788416868179","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841686817.jpg?v=1781853733","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416868179","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}