How Long to Read Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660

How Long Does it Take to Read Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 36 minutes to read Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660 by Norbert Wolf

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The undeniable pinnacle of the golden age of Spanish painting Acclaimed for its blending of realism with atmosphere, and for its deeply sensitive appreciation of character, the work of Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez represents the undeniable pinnacle of the golden age of Spanish painting. Born in Seville but of Portuguese origin, Velázquez became Court Painter to Philip IV in 1623. A steady worker, using primarily sombre low-toned colouring, he met Rubens in 1628, and soon after made a first trip to Italy. The pictures painted there reveal a growing interest in both colour range and in the male nude. Velázquez only returned to Italy once again in the late 1640's, where he painted his famous portrait of Pope Innocent X and his only female nude, the "Rokeby Venus". But his greatness lies perhaps in his empathetic studies of such characters as the dwarf playmates of the royal children. The weathering of the skin, rags and mortality, as well as the ageing face of the despondent monarch increasingly preoccupied him in later years. The power, insight and brilliant technique of these paintings were to prove profoundly influential on such later artists as Manet, Delacroix, Picasso and Bacon. About the Series: Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions

How long is Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660?

Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660 by Norbert Wolf is 95 pages long, and a total of 24,225 words.

This makes it 32% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660 aloud.

What Reading Level is Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660?

Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660 is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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