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Raphael
Raphael
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Raphael Santi, a Renaissance painter and architect, is considered a supreme artist who outstripped his contemporaries, Leonardo and Michelangelo. He worked in central Italy from 1500 to 1508, securing his reputation as a painter of portraits and Madonnas. In 1508, he was summoned to Rome by Pope Julius II and embarked on an ambitious mural scheme for the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican. His The School of Athens is considered a paradigm of the High Renaissance, merging Classical philosophy with perfected perspectival space, animated figures, and majestic balance.
Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH
In the realm of art history, we often reserve our familiarity for the most revered masters. One such luminary is the Renaissance painter and architect Raphael Santi (1483–1520), whose name alone evokes awe and admiration. For centuries, Raphael has been celebrated as a supreme Renaissance artist, surpassing even his equally renowned contemporaries, Leonardo and Michelangelo.
Spanning from 1500 to 1508, Raphael's artistic journey took him across central Italy, with a significant presence in Florence, where he established himself as a master of portraits and exquisite Madonnas, revered icons within the Catholic faith. In 1508, Pope Julius II summoned Raphael to Rome, where he embarked on an ambitious mural scheme for the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican. Within this hallowed space, Raphael's renowned masterpiece, The School of Athens, stands as a pinnacle of the High Renaissance. This masterpiece seamlessly blends Classical philosophy with perfected perspectival space, animated figures, and a harmonious composition of majestic balance.
This essential introduction delves into Raphael's remarkable journey, showcasing his extraordinary talent in just two decades of artistic production. It highlights his mastery of figures and forms, which solidified his place not only among the trinity of Renaissance luminaries but also among the most esteemed artists of all time. Through a selection of his prolific works, this introduction invites you to explore the awe-inspiring legacy of Raphael Santi, a true luminary of the artistic world.
Weight: 562g
Dimension: 221 x 266 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836532426
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