Complete Works of Raphael (Delphi Classics)

Celebrated for his clarity of form, ease of composition and the sublime beauty of his ‘Madonnas’, Raphael is the epitome of the High Renaissance genius. In spite of his untimely death, he left behind a large body of work that would have a monumental influence on the course of art in the ensuing centuries. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Raphael’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* The complete paintings of Raphael — over 120 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Raphael’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings* Easily locate the paintings you want to view* Includes Raphael's drawings and cartoons – spend hours exploring the artist’s works* Features three bonus biographies, including Vasari’s original text – discover Raphael's artistic and personal life* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order
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CONTENTS:
The HighlightsRESURRECTION OF CHRISTST. SEBASTIANTHE MOND CRUCIFIXIONTHE MARRIAGE OF THE VIRGINAN ALLEGORY (VISION OF A KNIGHT)MADONNA DEL GRANDUCAMADONNA OF THE GOLDFINCHMADONNA OF THE MEADOWPORTRAIT OF AGNOLO DONITHE CANIGIANI HOLY FAMILYTHE DEPOSITIONSAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIATHE SCHOOL OF ATHENSTHE ALBA MADONNATHE PARNASSUSPORTRAIT OF POPE JULIUS IITHE TRIUMPH OF GALATEASISTINE MADONNAMADONNA DELLA SEGGIOLAPORTRAIT OF BALTHASAR CASTIGLIONELA DONNA VELATATHE RAPHAEL CARTOONSTHE TRANSFIGURATION
The PaintingsTHE COMPLETE PAINTINGSALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS
The DrawingsLIST OF DRAWINGS
The BiographiesLIFE OF RAFFAELLO DA URBINO by Giorgio VasariRAPHAEL SANTI: “THE PERFECT ARTIST, THE PERFECT MAN” by Jennie Ellis KeysorRAPHAEL by Estelle M. Hurll
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