Los Desastres de la guerra: by Francisco Goya
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About this eBook
| Author | Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828 |
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| LoC No. | 12013303 |
| Title |
Los Desastres de la guerra: colección de ochenta láminas inventadas y grabadas al agua fuerte |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Los Desastres de la guerra" by Francisco Goya is a collection of eighty etchings and prints created during the early 19th century. This book serves as a visual and thematic exploration of the horrors and human suffering caused by war, particularly in the context of the Peninsular War in Spain. Goya's powerful imagery critiques the violence of conflict, providing a haunting commentary on the impact of war upon society. The collection features a series of stark and evocative illustrations that capture the brutality and despair of warfare. Each etching is paired with concise, often poignant captions that enhance the emotional weight of the images. Through this work, Goya reflects on themes of suffering, injustice, and the moral implications of war, revealing his deep concern for humanity amidst the chaos. The art not only showcases Goya's technical skill as an artist but also his fervent patriotism and critical perspective on the social and political turmoil of his time. Each piece is a testament to the artist's belief in the power of art to provoke thought and elicit empathy in the face of human tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| Subject | Spain -- History -- Napoleonic Conquest, 1808-1813 -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60117 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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