Los Desastres de la guerra : colección de ochenta láminas inventadas y grabadas al agua fuerte

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Disasters_of_War Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_desastres_de_la_guerra

Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-08-18