Project Gutenberg 2019-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 191 Calvert, Albert Frederick 1872 1946 Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick) Calvert, Albert F. 11031794 Sculpture in Spain The Spanish series 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) "Sculpture in Spain" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of Spanish sculpture, tracing its roots from the prehistoric Iberian period through various artistic movements, including Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance influences. Calvert aims to unveil the significance and characteristics of Spanish sculpture, often overshadowed by the fame of its paintings. The opening of the book starts with an introduction emphasizing the unique capacity of the Spanish character to express itself through sculpture, showcasing its deeper cultural significance compared to painting. Calvert discusses early examples of Iberian sculpture, particularly the Lady of Elche, and examines the various artistic influences that shaped Spanish sculpture over time. He notes the predominance of religious themes in Spanish carvings and sculptures, attributing this to the Catholic Church's needs. Overall, the initial chapters set the stage for a detailed analysis of how Spain’s historical and cultural contexts influenced its sculptural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Sculpture -- Spain -- History NB Text Category: History - Other Category: Art 370953 2025-06-24T08:44:54.990908 text/html 327787 2024-10-17T15:15:04 text/html 33155997 2025-06-24T08:45:18.281809 application/epub+zip 33086032 2025-06-24T08:44:59.490840 application/epub+zip 151887 2025-06-24T08:44:56.675859 application/epub+zip 33091223 2025-06-24T08:45:31.226637 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 32991028 2025-06-24T08:45:10.669739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217434 2022-09-27T14:13:05.274074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270454 2025-06-24T08:44:52.547878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 250649 2024-10-17T15:15:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16326 2025-06-24T08:45:31.572636 application/rdf+xml 14321 2025-06-24T08:44:56.817827 image/jpeg 2211 2025-06-24T08:44:56.747809 image/jpeg 33195510 2025-06-24T08:44:56.046867 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia