{"product_id":"9788481815191","title":"Sorolla Museum. Brief guide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMuseo Sorolla. Brief guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief guide in English offers an essential tour of the Sorolla Museum in Madrid, the former home of the Valencian painter Joaquín Sorolla. The reader will discover the history of the building, the most important collection of the artist's works held by a single institution, and the domestic atmosphere where the painter lived and worked. A practical tool for understanding the artist's legacy and planning an informed visit to the museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide describes the history and collections of the Sorolla Museum, located in the house that the painter himself had built in Madrid when he was already a successful artist and where he lived until his death. The volume presents the most important collection of Sorolla's works preserved in a single institution, including his famous beach scenes, portraits, and gardens. Additionally, the publication details the original furniture that decorated the house during the painter's lifetime, as well as personal items from his studio such as easels, palettes, and brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and architecture of Joaquín Sorolla's house-museum in Madrid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe artist's painting collection: his most representative works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe painter's domestic environment and studio: furniture and work tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSorolla's vital and professional context during his mature period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is aimed at visitors to the Sorolla Museum who desire a concise introduction in English, lovers of Spanish painting from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and art students or professionals interested in the work of Joaquín Sorolla and the museography of artist houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA general and accessible overview of the museum's collection and its historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical information for understanding the relationship between the painter's work and his personal environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual and documentary journey through the house where Sorolla lived and created his works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: TBD. COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate of publication: January 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 106 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief guide is a useful resource for those wishing to get to know the Sorolla Museum in a synthetic way and in English. Its value lies in its ability to condense the history of the building, the relevance of the collection, and the details of the artist's studio into a manageable format. It is a practical publication for the visitor looking for clear information before or during their tour of the museum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. ÁREA D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53404970287451,"sku":"9788481815191","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181519.jpg?v=1781821292","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481815191","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}