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El taller del artista: An Exhibition Catalog Exploring Spanish Artistic Creation Through Photo Archives

Browse ninety historical photographs capturing diverse painting and sculpting studios from the late 19th to mid-20th century.

This publication serves as the official catalog for 'El taller del artista,' an exhibition showcasing artistic creation spaces. Organized by the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain and partners, it features selections from their photographic archives. Explore a visual journey through painters' and sculptors' studios, primarily highlighting the significant Moreno photographic collection. The catalog presents a unique historical perspective on art production spanning from the late 19th century through the 1950s.

About El taller del artista. Una mirada desde los archivos fotográficos del Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España (2ª edición) at Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid

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Exhibition summary

This catalog presents an exhibition titled 'The Artist's Studio,' offering a look into creation spaces through the photographic archives of the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain. It features ninety photographs and period publications reflecting diverse painting and sculpting studios.

Curatorial context

This publication serves as a catalog for an exhibition organized by the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain (IPCE), the Deputy Directorate General for the Promotion of Fine Arts, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. The exhibition comprises ninety photographs and period publications that capture various creation spaces of painters and sculptors. The chronological scope spans from the last decade of the 19th century to the 1950s. The works featured were selected from the collections preserved by IPCE, with a particular emphasis on the Moreno photographic archive.

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This page is for purchasing the exhibition catalog. Ticketing information for the physical exhibition is not available on this page. Interested visitors are directed to purchase the catalog or check other booksellers.

El taller del artista. Una mirada desde los archivos fotográficos del Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España (2ª edición) key exhibition facts

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The exhibition features works selected from the photographic archives of the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain (IPCE), including the Moreno photographic archive.
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