{"product_id":"9788416868193","title":"Zuloaga and painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZuloaga and Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief and incisive essay, Miguel de Unamuno reflects on the essence of painting through the work of Ignacio Zuloaga. Far from a conventional technical analysis, the Basque author uses the figure of the painter to explore the relationship between art, Spanish identity, and the human condition. It is a text that, with Unamuno's characteristic philosophical depth, invites the reader to look beyond the canvas and discover the soul that beats in every brushstroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is neither a biography nor a catalog of works, but a personal meditation on the power of art. Unamuno uses Zuloaga's painting as a starting point to investigate how the artist captures the essence of man and his environment. Through a constant dialogue with the Spanish pictorial tradition, especially with Velázquez, the author argues that in Zuloaga's painting, the human being is the absolute center of representation. The work thus becomes an intellectual journey that connects aesthetics with philosophy, offering a passionate and critical vision of art as a mirror of the collective soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human figure as the central axis of painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish identity and its reflection in art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between pictorial tradition (Velázquez) and modernity (Zuloaga).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe function of art as an expression of the essence of being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical reflection on artistic creation.\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 readers interested in Spanish painting, art history, and philosophical thought. It is especially recommended for those seeking an intellectual and literary approach to art, beyond technical manuals. It will also be of great interest to followers of Unamuno and those who wish to understand how a great writer interprets the work of a contemporary painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and profound perspective on the work of Ignacio Zuloaga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA philosophical reflection on art and the human condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the Spanish pictorial tradition from a literary perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but intense read, ideal for a quick immersion into Unamuno's thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Unamuno, Miguel de\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GENERAL ASPECTS OF ART, ART HISTORY \/ ART AND DESIGN STYLES, LITERARY ESSAYS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 79 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essay that distills Unamuno's intellectual passion for art. Its approach, which prioritizes reflection over technical description, makes it a stimulating read for those seeking to understand painting as a manifestation of the human spirit. The brevity of the text does not detract from the depth of its ideas, making it accessible without sacrificing rigor. A work that connects Zuloaga's painting with the great questions of existence, ideal for a cultured and reflective audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407390433627,"sku":"9788416868193","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841686819.jpg?v=1781854264","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416868193","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}