The Escorial : art and power in the Renaissance
Kamen, Henry2010
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In this study, Henry Kamen looks at the circumstances that brought the young Philip II to commission construction of the Escorial in 1563. He explores Philip's motivation, the influence of his travels, the meaning of the design, and its place in Spanish culture.
Main title:
The Escorial : art and power in the Renaissance / Henry Kamen.
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Imprint:
New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2010.
Collation:
xv, 291 p., [14] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780300162448 (hbk)
Dewey class:
946.4'1946.41
Language:
English
Subject:
Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598Renaissance -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del EscorialMonasteries -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- History -- 16th centuryPalaces -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- History -- 16th centuryHistoric buildings -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del EscorialArt and society -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- History -- 16th centuryArchitecture and society -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- History -- 16th centuryPower (Social sciences) -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- History -- 16th centurySan Lorenzo del Escorial (Spain) -- History -- 16th centurySan Lorenzo del Escorial (Spain) -- Buildings, structures, etc
BRN:
1101401
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