Raphael and His School
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-90-400-0735-4 (ISBN)
Description
In his short life (1483 - 1520), Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino developed, during the Italian Renaissance, from a hard working pupil into one for the greatest artists of his time. Whilst Michelangelo was working hard on the Sistine Chapel, Raphael started working on frescoes in the private quarters of the Pope, the Stanze, is another highlight of the Italian Renaissance and one of Raphael's most famous works. Raphael is equally as famous for his many Madonnas: paintings depicting Maria and the baby Jesus. Raphael's Madonnas put those of his contemporaries in the shade due purely to their serenity, seeming simplicity and perfection. 'Raphael and his School' focuses on the origin of Raphael's drawing technique and the influence he has bestowed upon his students in his large studio. Insight into the way the drawings work in Raphael's creative process and how they compared to his frescoes and paintings are also divulged.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Zwolle
Netherlands
Illustrations
180 Colour
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 220 mm
ISBN-13
978-90-400-0735-4 (9789040007354)
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Achim Gnann is curator of Italian drawings at Graphische Sammlung Albertina in Vienna. He also teaches at the Institut fur Kunstgeschichte, of the University Vienna. He is a specialist in the area of the Italian character art from the Renaissance and Mannerism. Some of his latest publications include: 'Parmigianino. Die Zeichnungen, Michelangelo. Zeichnungen eines Genies' and 'Raphael und der klassische Stil in Rom, 1515-1527' (in collaboration with the Palazzo Te, Mantua). Michiel Plomp is head curator of the art collections at Teylers Museum in Harlem and publishes frequently on the subject of old Dutch drawings and collective history. His recent publications include 'Peter Paul Rubens. The Drawings' (cooperation between The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna and New York), 'From New York with Love. The Drawing Collection of Matthijs de Clercq and Claude Lorrain' (in cooperation with Musee du Louvre, Paris).