El Alma De Espana: The Soul of Spain
Albuquerque, NM: The Albuquerque Museum, 2005. Softbound. Goldish color illustrated wraps. 289 pp., 16 bw plates, 93+ color plates; weighs 5 lbs. VG. Item #102713
Parallel text is in Spanish and English. A spectacular exhibition of paintings by Spain's finest artists, hosted in Albuquerque as part of its 300th anniversary celebration. The series offers a broad overview of the rich and varied history of Spanish culture through major works of art. El Alma de Espana focuses on the work of Spanish Masters from 16th to early 19th century Spain. Included are portraiture, still life, and religious and allegorical themes, many dating from the Golden Age of Spain. With essays the Marcus Burke and Selma Holo, followed by an annotated and illustrated catalog 93 paintings and sculptures.
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