Artist Puts Re-imagined Spanish Painting on Venezuelan Streets — VOA Learning English
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A collection of modern statues has been placed around Venezuela’s capital Caracas in an attempt to increase local interest in art.
A total of 19 fiberglass pieces – created by Venezuelan artist Antonio Azzato – are sitting in public spaces around the city.
The statues are modeled after the famous 17th-century painting “Las Meninas” by Spanish artist Diego Velazquez. That piece shows a young princess, Margaret Theresa, being assisted by two helpers. The painting is displayed in Madrid’s Prado museum.
The larger-than-life statues, or figures, appear in Caracas in modern, colorful designs. They show the same rounded dress shape as the princess in the Velazquez painting. The tops have a head, but…
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