RAPHAEL

Influenced by his contemporaries Michelangelo and Leonardo, Raphael Santi(1483-1520) became, in his own right, one of the most important artists ofthe High Renaissance. Though Raphael painted many important works in hisFlorence period, including his famous Madonnas, it was his mature work inRome that cemented his place in history, most notably the Stanza dellaSegnatura in the Vatican featuring his School of Athens and Triumph ofReligion murals. This overview traces the life's work of this Renaissancemaster who achieved the height of greatness in only two decades ofcreation and whose influential work paved the way for the Mannerist andBaroque movements. More for less Available in over 20 languages, TASCHEN'sBasic Art Series offers budget-minded readers quality books on the greatestartists of all time. The neat, slick format and nice price tag make BasicArt books fun to collect. Basic Art titles feature: detailed chronologicalsummary of the artist's life and work, covering the cultural and historicalimportance of the artist over 100 color illustrations with explanatorycaptions concise biography.