Diego Velázquez
Definition
Diego Velázquez was a renowned Spanish painter during the Golden Age. His works often depicted members of royalty, nobility, and common people with great detail and realism.
Analogy
Picture Diego Velázquez as a master photographer capturing moments in time. Just like how a skilled photographer captures the essence of their subjects, Velázquez captured the essence of people through his paintings.
Related terms
Golden Age: A period of great cultural and artistic achievements, often associated with prosperity and flourishing societies.
Realism: An artistic style that aims to depict subjects as they appear in reality, without idealization or exaggeration.
Portrait: A painting, photograph, or other artistic representation of a person, usually focusing on their face and expression.
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