Raphael

by Bette Talvacchia

This beautiful monograph explores the life and work of one of the most important artists in the history of the West, Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio, 1483-1520). Its scope covers Raphael's origins, his early influences, his important Urbino period and subsequently the extraordinary series of frescoes and portraits of his last phase in Rome. Over two hundred of Raphael's finest paintings and drawings are illustrated, accompanied by an accessible yet highly informative text by the distinguished Renaissance scholar Bette Talvacchia. The author also explores Raphael's artistic relationships with such Renaissance masters as Leonardo and Michelangelo, culminating in a brilliant account of his masterpieces done in Rome under the patronage of Popes Julius II and Leo X.

Genres: Art, Renaissance, Biography

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 23, 2007

Reviews

[Vincent Fong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lured by the beautiful cover design instantly.
Detail depiction of the life, the historical background and artistic discourse of Raphael.
Nice printing.