Raphael
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few figures in the history of Western art command the reverence accorded to Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino — known to the world simply as Raphael — and this elegant volume presents a definitive survey of the Renaissance master's life and extraordinary body of work. From his early formation under Perugino in Umbria to his triumphant years in Rome, where he produced the breathtaking Vatican frescoes and the iconic School of Athens, the book chronicles the full arc of a genius who, in a brief life of just 37 years, reshaped the visual language of European painting. The work situates Raphael firmly within the High Renaissance, drawing illuminating comparisons with his great contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, while arguing persuasively for his unique mastery of harmony, grace, and compositional clarity. Published by the Abbey Library of London, this richly illustrated edition serves as both a scholarly reference and a visual feast, reproducing key paintings, altarpieces, and architectural designs with vivid fidelity. Whether you are a seasoned art historian or an admirer encountering Raphael for the first time, the question this volume ultimately poses is irresistible: how did one man, in so short a time, come so close to perfection?
Author: Various
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few figures in the history of Western art command the reverence accorded to Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino — known to the world simply as Raphael — and this elegant volume presents a definitive survey of the Renaissance master's life and extraordinary body of work. From his early formation under Perugino in Umbria to his triumphant years in Rome, where he produced the breathtaking Vatican frescoes and the iconic School of Athens, the book chronicles the full arc of a genius who, in a brief life of just 37 years, reshaped the visual language of European painting. The work situates Raphael firmly within the High Renaissance, drawing illuminating comparisons with his great contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, while arguing persuasively for his unique mastery of harmony, grace, and compositional clarity. Published by the Abbey Library of London, this richly illustrated edition serves as both a scholarly reference and a visual feast, reproducing key paintings, altarpieces, and architectural designs with vivid fidelity. Whether you are a seasoned art historian or an admirer encountering Raphael for the first time, the question this volume ultimately poses is irresistible: how did one man, in so short a time, come so close to perfection?