Artist Biographies, Vol. 1 of 5: Raphael, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michael Angelo (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

M.F. Sweetser

9780265482896: Artist Biographies, Vol. 1 of 5: Raphael, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michael Angelo (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265482895 ISBN 13: 9780265482896

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Great artists, clear stories: Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo are covered in a compact, inexpensive biography.

Raphael Sanzio da Urbino, born in 1483, is presented as the prince of painters, with a plain, reliable account of his life and a selection of his famous works. This edition gathers the key biographical details, the influences at work around him, and the aims of the author in presenting a readable, authentic portrait rather than long scholarly debates. Readers will meet the artist in his hometowns, from Urbino to Perugia, and see how his early studies shaped his later masterpieces.

The volume also situates Raphael within the broader world of Italian art history, referencing the major teachers, patrons, and critics who shaped the period. It uses clear language to connect the artist’s personal life with his professional development, making a complex era accessible to general readers.

A straightforward life story, focused on the artist’s development and milestones
Descriptions of several famous pictures and their histories in brief, engaging detail
Context on the artistic environment of late medieval and early modern Italy
Reference points to major authorities and the author’s approach to biography

Ideal for readers who want a concise introduction to these masters and a solid grounding in their lives and work.

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