In the Shadow of Velazquez: A Life in Art History

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By Jonathan Brown *64

Published Jan. 21, 2016

Originating from a series of six lectures delivered in 2012, In the Shadow of Velazquez is a witty examination of the relationship between Jonathan Brown *64’s personal life and his study of Hispanic art. Brown examines how events stretching back to his childhood affected his academic career and evolving interests. He is a professor of fine arts at New York University.

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An inside look up the inside of a building, with four floors and a dinosaur skeleton visible.
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