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Notes on the Cartoons of Raphael Now in the South Kensington Museum: And on Raphael's Other Works; Prepared for the Science and Art Department (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover the story behind Raphael’s famous South Kensington cartoons and his broader works.
This authoritative catalog explains how the master’s designs for tapestries and frescoes functioned as guides for weaving and painting, and it traces their history from creation to modern study.
This edition surveys the preparation, execution, and legacy of Raphael’s cartoons, including how they were drawn, transferred to large sheets, and used by assistants under his direction. It also situates the works within the broader context of Raphael’s artistic and architectural career, offering careful observations grounded in surviving drawings and contemporary records.- Learn how Raphael’s cartoons were produced, how they were copied by his pupils, and which parts show the artist’s own hand most clearly.
- Explore the journey of the tapestries from Arras to Rome and their reception in the Sistine Chapel.
- See summaries of related paintings and studies that have been attributed to Raphael, and how scholars distinguish original works from later copies.
- Understand Raphael’s architectural projects in Rome and Florence, and the scope of his influence on later building plans.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and context of Raphael's iconic cartoons, designed for the Sistine Chapel tapestries. Created between 1515 and 1516, these ten tapestries were intended to continue the themes of those that preceded them. The author uses original drawings and authentic sources to provide insights into how the cartoons were prepared, the involvement of Raphael's pupils, and their subsequent journey to the Vatican for display. This book allows art enthusiasts to grasp the significance of these tapestries within the broader context of Raphael's work and the art of the Renaissance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527889873_0
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