Description

An excellent biography that explores the life and work of one of the greatest painters of the Romantic era, Francisco Goya. A consummate art expert, Hughes reveals not only Goya’s artistic achievements, but also the social and political context in which he created. The book presents the dark and controversial aspects of his art, exploring themes of violence, madness and human nature. Hughes analyzes Goya’s influence on contemporary artists and his indelible mark on art history.