A comprehensive study of the artist's entire career, all of Raphael's most important works are presented here, alongside many of his drawings and compositional sketches, making this the ideal introduction to Raphael and his art. This monograph explores the life and work of one of the most important artists in the history of the West, Raphael (1483-1520). Its scope covers Raphael's origins, his early influences, his important Urbino period and subsequently the extraordinary series of frescoes and portraits of his last phase in Rome.
By Bette Talvacchia 240 pages Published by Phaidon Press, 2007 Hardcover 10.1 x 1.2 x 11.6 inches