Raphael in Detail

- Introduction to some of the world's most popular artists, looking at their works in incredible detail - Filled with superbly reproduced full-page, close-up details, offering new views of some of the world's most popular paintings Crowned the 'Prince of Painters' by Giorgio Vasari, Raphael (1483-1520) was one of the most popular artists of the Italian Renaissance. Famous for his serene and harmonious series of Madonnas and his work at the Vatican Palace, he was an extremely influential painter, both during and after his own lifetime. Pope Julius II hired Raphael as his chief architect and his first commission charged him with the task of decorating the papal apartments at the Vatican in 1509. Now known as the Raphael Rooms, these astonishing displays continue to attract visitors from all over the world. Raphael in Detail shows his beautiful masterpieces in unprecedented, large-format details. The art historian and specialist of the Italian Renaissance, Stefano Zuffi, takes the reader on a surprising voyage into Raphael's life and work. The book is organized thematically and includes a biography and a list of works.

- Introducere in cativa dintre cei mai populari artisti din lume, care se uita la lucrarile lor in detalii incredibile - Umplut cu pagini complete superb reproduse, detalii de aproape, oferind noi vederi ale unora dintre cele mai populare picturi din lume Incoronat „Printul pictorilor” de Giorgio Vasari, Rafael (1483-1520) a fost unul dintre cei mai populari artisti ai Renasterii italiene.