Raphael, 1483-1520 : the invention of the High Renaissance /

Influenced by his contemporaries Michelangelo and Leonardo, Raphael Santi (1483-1520) became, in his own right, one of the most important artists of the High Renaissance. Though Raphael painted many important works in his Florence period, including his famous Madonnas, it was his mature work in Rome...

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Main Authors: Thoenes, Christof
Group Author: Raphael, 1483-1520
Published: Taschen,
Publisher Address: Los Angeles :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Basic art series 2.0
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Summary: Influenced by his contemporaries Michelangelo and Leonardo, Raphael Santi (1483-1520) became, in his own right, one of the most important artists of the High Renaissance. Though Raphael painted many important works in his Florence period, including his famous Madonnas, it was his mature work in Rome that cemented his place in history, most notably the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican featuring his School of Athens and Triumph of Religion murals. This overview traces the life's work of this Renaissance master who achieved the height of greatness in only two decades of creation and whose
Item Description: Original edition published: Köln ; Los Angeles : Taschen, ©2007.
Carrier Form: 95 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9783836532426
3836532425
Index Number: ND623
CLC: K835.465.72
Call Number: K835.465.72/R217T
Contents: Paths of access to a classic -- Apprenticeship and early years as a master -- Raphael in Florence -- The Madonna -- Painter in the Vatican -- The large altarpieces -- The patron : Agostino Chigi -- Portraits -- Raphael 1483-1520 life and work.