Raphael: The Life And The Legacy
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A richly detailed biography and cultural study, Raphael: The Life and the Legacy chronicles the extraordinary life of Raffaello Sanzio, one of the supreme masters of the Italian High Renaissance. David Thompson presents a compelling portrait of the artist, tracing his rise from the workshops of Urbino and Perugia to the grand papal courts of Rome, where he produced his most celebrated masterpieces. The work illuminates how Raphael's incomparable gifts — his graceful line, luminous colour, and harmonious compositions — set the standard for Western painting for centuries to come. Thompson argues persuasively that Raphael's influence extends far beyond his short life, shaping the course of art history through his work in the Vatican Stanze, his portrait paintings, and his architectural contributions. Written to accompany a BBC television series, the book balances scholarly insight with accessible, authoritative prose, making it an essential text for anyone seeking to understand this towering figure of the Renaissance.
Author: David Thompson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, BBC Books
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.
A richly detailed biography and cultural study, Raphael: The Life and the Legacy chronicles the extraordinary life of Raffaello Sanzio, one of the supreme masters of the Italian High Renaissance. David Thompson presents a compelling portrait of the artist, tracing his rise from the workshops of Urbino and Perugia to the grand papal courts of Rome, where he produced his most celebrated masterpieces. The work illuminates how Raphael's incomparable gifts — his graceful line, luminous colour, and harmonious compositions — set the standard for Western painting for centuries to come. Thompson argues persuasively that Raphael's influence extends far beyond his short life, shaping the course of art history through his work in the Vatican Stanze, his portrait paintings, and his architectural contributions. Written to accompany a BBC television series, the book balances scholarly insight with accessible, authoritative prose, making it an essential text for anyone seeking to understand this towering figure of the Renaissance.