Age
10+
Grade
5-6
Juliet Mofford
Raphael
Library Binding
(Mitchell Lane Publishers June 17, 2009)
Although Raphael is best remembered today for his Madonna and Child paintings, he was in great demand during his lifetime to paint dukes, counts, and fashionable ladies. Popes, cardinals, and noblemen wanted Raphael to paint frescoes on their walls, design their villas, and decorate their chapels. Raphael spent his childhood in a palace surrounded by art, music and poetry. Called Prince of Painters, he represented the ideal Renaissance Man, expressing the beauty, humanism, and culture that defined the age. Less familiar, yet revealed in this book, is Raphael s love of archaeology and his determination to preserve ancient Roman monuments. His life and art display a knowledge of classical architecture and philosophy. Raphael continually worked to improve his drawing and painting skills. He learned techniques from other artists that he incorporated into his unique style, and he ran a successful studio for younger artists. His remarkable portraits reveal much about each sitter s personality. Raphael was amazingly productive in his short life and remains one of history s most admired artists.
- Series
- Art Profiles for Kids
- ISBN
- 1584157453 / 9781584157458
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 8.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 6.75 x 0.25 in.
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