Raphael

by Roger Jones, Nicholas Penny

The definitive account of the life and work of one of the most influential of all artists.
“The best book ever written on Raphael.”―Brian Sewell, Interiors
“A superbly illustrated and comprehensive survey. . . . The reproductions in color and in black and white add their own splendid testimony to Raphael’s achievement.”― American Library Association Booklist
“It would not be possible within the space of a review to do justice to the variety of intelligent and stimulating observations which occur throughout the text, together with well-informed references to relevant background material.”―Cecil Gould, Times Literary Supplement
“A marked success . . . in the authors’ line of inquiry, in their choice of material and in the form of its presentation.”―Sylvia Ferino-Pagden, Burlington Magazine
“The new and dependable source for knowledge of the artist.”―Lawrence Gowing, London Review of Books
“Strikes a nice balance between instruction and illustration.”―Janet Malcolm, New Yorker
“An important contribution. . . It is also an excellent introduction to the career of Raphael for undergraduates. Graduates and faculty will find it a ready reference and a healthy stimulus.”― Choice

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art History

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1983

Reviews

[Ray LaManna · Rating 5 out of 5]

As part of my ongoing study of Raphael on the 500th anniversary of his death, I read this excellent study by Roger Jones. Great interpretations and some beautiful illustrations. It was a great book to read during the lockdown!

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9.4 (85人评价) [奥]威廉·E·苏伊达 / 北寺 / 后浪丨湖南美术出版社 / 2018
奠定百年费顿历史地位的经典画册，收藏级的印装质量 重新定义艺术出版的标杆之作

[Tony Gualtieri · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent summation of the work and what little is know of the life of the elusive Raphael.

[Melika · Rating 3 out of 5]

-دلیل اینکه زود تموم شد این بود که نسخه فارسیش تو گودریدز پیدا نمی‌شد، و نسخه فارسیش فقط سی صفحه بود.