Titian (Masters of Art) [Paperback] [Jan 01, 1704] Marion Kaminski

by Marion Kaminski

In his work, Tiziano Vecellio (ca. 1489-1576) combined and concentrated the entire force of Venetian Renaissance painting. He succeeded like no other translating the splendor and power of his important clients - the state, Church and aristocracy - into paintings.

Titian was a painter " par excellence," whose skill changed color into form, mass, and matter. With his conception of painting and masterly use of color, he countered Michelangelo's view that painting should be based on drawing.

The most important stages in Titian's long artistic life create the impression of an uninterrupted succession of brilliant triumphs and honor. Nonetheless, this was an exemplary artistic career in which an incessant search for new challenges and the merciless questioning of his own abilities were inherent, as was the continuing competition with artistic methods and Nature.

Genres: Art

140 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Regina Andreassen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars - Giving this book 4 stars would be a bit excessive when compared to other art books, but it would be a 4 stars if it was categorised as a 'starter book' . This is not an excellent book but it is a fine one, which I specially recommend to those who want to increase their knowledge of Italian art, appreciate Tiziano (Titian), and want to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of him and his art. This book offers good quality illustrations, fluid writing, and it is very affordable.

Aesthetically pleasing, this book displays captivating illustrations accompanied by detailed descriptions of Tiziano’s paintings, which helps the reader gain a more insightful understanding of the works showcased in this book. This book also provides a fluid and solid description of Tiziano’s life, his development as an artist, and the society in which he lived.

One of the issues with this book is the formatting. I also believe it could have been better organised. Moreover, even though most illustrations were large, a few were too small, thus, I didn’t see the need for their inclusion. Lastly, I believe that the number of portraits displayed in this book could have been fewer, this would have given the author the chance to explore more interesting works created by Tiziano.

Overall, this is a good starting book for those who are still becoming familiar with Tiziano’s work.

[Marc Lamot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful introduction to the life and work of Titian. Very nicely illustrated.

[Juan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice and well-illustrated book that presents the work of one of the best Renaissance artists, showing the work alongside the history of the painter; although a bit Vasarian in conception, and with a bit of asynchrony between the text and the paintings, it’s a book with a good knowledge of the painter, showing him in context and diving into what makes him great.

[Wilde Sky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short history of an artist with reproductions of his works.

Some of the images were good, the writing in the biography was tiny (almost illegible in places).

Not sure of the word count, but reading time roughly 2.5 hours.