Spanish Painting: Spanische Malerei, Pintura Española 1200 -- 1665, Paperback

From the medieval works of Romanesque and Gothic art to the golden age of the Baroque, from the famous Beatus Apocalypses to Diego Vel zquez and Francisco de Zurbar n, Spanish painting offers a unique abundance of artistic themes and styles. Intimately connected with the needs and power displays of the Habsburg dynasty and the Church, Spanish art developed an idiom as varied as it was distinctive. Covering over 500 works, Spanish Painting (1200-1665) offers a comprehensive and richly illustrated history of the most significant epochs in the art of Spain.

About author(s):Emma Hansen is an art historian, writer, and editor. She is known through her numerous publications.