Sculpture in Spain

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Sculpture in Spain

by Albert Frederick Calvert

EN·~3 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

SCULPTURE IN SPAIN

0:14
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

9:42
3

SCULPTURE IN SPAIN - CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

16:12
4

CHAPTER II EARLY SCULPTURE BELONGING TO THE NATIVE IBERIAN, LATIN, BYZANTINE, AND VISIGOTHIC PERIODS

13:06
5

CHAPTER III THE CHURCHES OF THE ROMANESQUE AND EARLY GOTHIC PERIODS

14:32
6

CHAPTER IV THE SCULPTURED PIECES AND TOMBS OF THE ROMANESQUE AND EARLY GOTHIC PERIODS

16:40
7

CHAPTER V THE ALTAR-SCREENS OR RETABLOS OF THE ROMANESQUE AND GOTHIC PERIODS

26:29
8

CHAPTER VI THE RENAISSANCE, AND THE INFLUENCE OF MICHAEL ANGELO ON THE SPANISH SCULPTORS

34:04
9

CHAPTER VII

25:43
10

CHAPTER VIII THE SCHOOL OF ANDALUSIA—JUAN MARTINEZ MONTAÑÉS—SEVILLE AND ITS SCULPTORS

32:15

Description

This volume offers a thorough overview of Spain’s rich sculptural heritage, tracing its evolution from Visigothic crowns to late‑Renaissance masterpieces. Drawing on the country’s most significant cathedrals, monasteries, and museums, it highlights the regional styles that have shaped Spanish stone, wood, and bronze work over centuries. The text weaves historical context with artistic analysis, helping listeners appreciate how religious, political, and cultural forces influenced each piece.

Accompanied by over 160 detailed illustrations, the book brings to life the intricate carvings of Santiago de Compostela, the solemn tombs of Burgos, and the vibrant altarpieces of Toledo. Each image is paired with concise commentary that points out key motifs, techniques, and the hands of notable sculptors such as Berruguete and Borgoña. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or a curious newcomer, the guide invites you to explore Spain’s sculptural treasures as if walking its historic halls.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (229K characters)

Series

The Spanish series

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2019-12-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Albert Frederick Calvert

Albert Frederick Calvert

1872–1946

A prolific travel writer and commentator on Spain, he turned his firsthand journeys and wide-ranging curiosity into books on history, art, politics, and industry. His work offers a vivid snapshot of how Spain and the wider world were being described to English-language readers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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