VELAZQUEZ AND THE HABSBURGS
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I learned a bit of everything from the general trends of art at that time in Spain (1600s), to the use of colour & light, & everything in between. I particularly liked how history & politics of the times can be shown to be a big feature of the composition of the picture. I also learned more about the Spanish Royal lineage of the Habsburgs & the place of Royal women as mere pawns. Karla Darocas made a subject I have little knowledge of into an absorbing 2 hours of easy listening & learning. I would definitely recommend Karla * Linda Stephen-martin, Benitachell (part-time)