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Set during the final days of Salazar's dictatorship, the story follows a second-rate artist who receives a commission from a wealthy client to create a portrait. As the artist navigates this opportunity, the narrative delves into the political and intellectual tensions of the time, exploring themes of power, creativity, and societal change. The backdrop of a repressive regime adds depth to the artist's journey, highlighting the intersection of art and politics in a turbulent era.
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Manual of Painting and Calligraphy, José Saramago
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Manual of Painting and Calligraphy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- José Saramago
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN10
- 0547640226
- ISBN13
- 9780547640228
- Series
- Original title
- Manual de pintura e caligrafía
- Rating
- 3.2 out of 5
- Description
- Set during the final days of Salazar's dictatorship, the story follows a second-rate artist who receives a commission from a wealthy client to create a portrait. As the artist navigates this opportunity, the narrative delves into the political and intellectual tensions of the time, exploring themes of power, creativity, and societal change. The backdrop of a repressive regime adds depth to the artist's journey, highlighting the intersection of art and politics in a turbulent era.