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Raphael, Bette Talvacchia

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-236) and index

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Raphael

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Bette Talvacchia

This beautiful monograph explores the life and work of one of the most important artists in the history of the West, Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio, 1483-1520). Its scope covers Raphael's origins, his early influences, his important Urbino period and subsequently the extraordinary series of frescoes and portraits of his last phase in Rome. Over two hundred of Raphael's fine paintings and drawings are illustrated, accompanied by an accessible yet highly informative text by the distinguished Renaissance scholar Bette Talvacchia. The author also explores Raphael's artistic relationships with such Renaissance masters as Leonardo and Michelangelo, culminating in a brilliant account of his masterpieces done in Rome under the patronage of popes Julius II and Leo X

Introduction: The myth of Raphael -- Raphael's artistic heritage: Urbino, Umbria and the workshop tradition -- The impact of Florence: Leonardo, Michelangelo and the modern style -- The Vatican stanze: Raphael conquers Rome -- Roman patronage: The Vatican Court and aristocratic commissions -- Influence and competition: expansion of skills through papal patronage -- Raphael's drawings: techniques and workshop procedure -- Raphael and his collaborators: a revolutionary configuration -- The height of success: history becomes the myth -- Chronology -- Map -- Biographies -- Glossary