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The eighteenth-century Spanish artist Francisco Goya is renowned for challenging conventional notions of art and inspiring later movements such as Romanticism, Impressionism, and Surrealism. Unafraid of pushing the boundaries of tradition, Goya created scenes of human suffering as well as fantastical images such as witches and demons, though he was also a skilled portraitist and painted events such as Napoleon's 1808 invasion of Spain. Filled with...
3) Goya
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Explores the life and work of the Spanish artist and provides photographs of some of his more popular works of art.
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Introduces Pablo Picasso as one of the greatest modern artists by exploring the many styles and techniques he used to create such masterpieces as Guernica and works from his cubist, Blue, and Rose periods. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some...
11) Pablo Picasso
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A simplified discussion of the art of Pablo Picasso with examples showing the various techniques used in his works.
12) Dali
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Salvador Dali, the Spanish Surrealist painter was a highly-skilled draughtsman made famous by his striking and bizarre images. His most popular work, The Persistence of Memory, (1931) led him to critical acclaim, however, he was also well-known for his work in sculpture, photography, fashion, film and books. He was an eccentric artist whom was often known for his attention-seeking antics as he was for his work. Besides his 1931 The Persistence of...
15) Francisco Goya
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Presents the life and career of the famous Spanish painter.
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"El pequeño Pablo creció en un hogar artístico y después de dibujar su primera pintura a los nueve años. Su padre era profesor de arte y ayudó a desarrollar el talento de su hijo, enseñándole a usar pinturas al óleo. Primero se mudó a Barcelona y luego a Francia, donde logró un éxito significativo y se convirtió en uno de los artistas más influyentes del siglo XX. Su estilo artístico inspiró muchos movimientos en el arte, la música...
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"Pablo Picasso was a famous artist who loved to break the rules and try out new ideas. Before he transformed what people thought about art, he was a young boy who loved to draw and observe the world around him. He mastered classical art styles and then invented new ways of expressing his creativity. This book explores how Picasso went from being a talented boy growing up in Spain to a respected artist who changed the world."--
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