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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) - Hardcover
Synopsis
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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