Raphael: His Life, Works, and Times (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162796765)

Raphael: His Life, Works, and Times is a comprehensive biography of the Italian Renaissance artist, Raphael, written by Eugene Muntz. The book delves into the life of Raphael, from his birth in Urbino in 1483 to his premature death at the age of 37 in Rome in 1520. Muntz provides a detailed account of Raphael's family background, education, and early artistic training.The book also explores Raphael's artistic influences, including the works of his contemporaries such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Muntz analyzes Raphael's artistic style and the evolution of his work, from his early paintings to his later masterpieces such as the Vatican frescoes and the Sistine Madonna.In addition to Raphael's life and works, Muntz provides a historical context for the artist's career, including the political and cultural climate of Renaissance Italy. The book also includes a discussion of the patronage system that supported artists during this time period.Overall, Raphael: His Life, Works, and Times is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance. It is a must-read for art historians and enthusiasts alike.1888. Illustrated with 154 engravings in the text, and 43 full-page plates. Muntz was a nineteenth-century French art historian. Contents: The Town of Urbino and the Montefeltro dynasty; Raphael at Perugia; Studies of Raphael at Perugia and in its neighborhood; The earliest original productions of Raphael; Journey of Raphael to Siena; Return of Raphael to Urbino in 1504; Raphael at Florence; Raphael at Rome; Raphael in the service of Julius II.; Leo X. and the New Pontifical Court; Painting in the Vatican under Leo X.; The Loggia; The Cartoons; Raphael and Agostino Chigi, the Galatea; Oil Paintings executed under Leo X; Raphael as Architect; Raphael�������s and the Antique; and Raphael�������s last years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Eugene Muntz
ISBN-10: 1162796766
ISBN-13: 9781162796765
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 612
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.24d