{"product_id":"9788481815207","title":"Collecting squared. The Leandro Navarro collection at the Lázaro Galdiano Museum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCollecting Squared. The Leandro Navarro Collection at the Lázaro Galdiano Museum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog documents the exhibition of the same name held at the Lázaro Galdiano Museum, which brought together for the first time the exceptional collection of Leandro Navarro, one of the most influential figures in contemporary Spanish collecting. Over the course of four decades, Navarro has treasured a collection of works ranging from painting and drawing to pieces by key artists, offering a privileged look at the evolution of modern and contemporary art. The reader will find a visual and critical journey through the most significant pieces of this private collection, contextualized within the history of collecting in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work explores the formation process and the relevance of the Leandro Navarro collection, a set of artworks that reflects his profound knowledge and sensitivity as a collector. The catalog presents a selection of the exhibited pieces, including paintings, drawings, and other works on paper, with special attention to the artists who shaped Navarro's taste. Through essays and detailed entries, it analyzes not only the aesthetic value of the works but also the cultural and social context in which they were acquired. The title \"Collecting Squared\" alludes to the dual dimension of the exhibition: the collection itself and the collector's gaze on the act of collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt collecting in Spain during the last four decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish and international painting and drawing of the 19th and 20th centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the figure of the collector as a cultural agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between private collections and museum institutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSelection of works by representative modern art artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog is aimed at collectors, art historians, fine arts students, and cultural sector professionals interested in the dynamics of private collecting. It is also of great interest to art enthusiasts who wish to discover a benchmark collection in Spain and understand the heritage value of private art holdings. Likewise, it is a useful work for visitors to the exhibition who want to delve into the content of the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDocumented access to a highly relevant private collection, normally inaccessible to the general public\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and critical contextualization of the works, enriched by the collector's perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the evolution of collecting in Spain through a paradigmatic case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQuality reproductions of the exhibited pieces, accompanied by technical sheets and commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the role of the collector in the preservation and dissemination of artistic heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PAINTING AND PAINTINGS, DRAWING AND DRAWINGS, ARTISTS, ART MONOGRAPHS, EXHIBITION AND SPECIFIC COLLECTION CATALOGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CATALOGS AND MONOGRAPHS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 970 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog constitutes a rigorous and well-edited testimony of an exhibition that highlighted collecting as a cultural practice. The work stands out for its ability to document a selection of high-quality pieces, offering the reader a privileged view of a private collection that has marked the Spanish art scene. It is, without a doubt, an essential reference for those who study or practice collecting, as well as for those interested in recent art history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. ÁREA D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405037560155,"sku":"9788481815207","price":12.47,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181520.jpg?v=1781821874","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481815207","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}