{"product_id":"9788493967888","title":"Young Rafael","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Young Raphael\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by Rudolf Wittkower offers a deep and well-documented look at the early years of the career of Raphael Sanzio, one of the undisputed masters of the Renaissance. Through rigorous analysis, the author reconstructs the artistic and cultural context that forged the young painter, exploring his influences, his early works, and the circumstances that shaped his genius. An essential work for understanding the foundations of his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on Raphael's formative period, from his beginnings in Urbino to his youth in Florence, a crucial moment before he achieved fame in Rome. Wittkower examines how the artist assimilated the teachings of his father, Giovanni Santi, and the influence of masters such as Perugino. Through an analysis of his early paintings, drawings, and commissions, the evolution of his style, his mastery of composition, and the grace that already heralded the mature genius are revealed. The work proposes the hypothesis that, had he died in 1503, his name would not have endured, underscoring the decisive importance of his years of learning and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe artistic training of Raphael Sanzio in the context of the Italian Renaissance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the painter's early works and his stylistic evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influences of Perugino, Leonardo da Vinci, and other masters on his youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of patronage and the cultural environment of Urbino and Florence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of the artistic identity of a genius before his consecration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals of art history, as well as readers interested in the Italian Renaissance and the figure of Raphael. It is also of great value to those who wish to understand the formation process of an exceptional artist and the keys to his creative development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA specialized and rigorous analysis of Raphael's lesser-known years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deeper understanding of the roots of his style and his genius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contextualized vision of the artistic and cultural environment of the Renaissance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the importance of learning and evolution in an artist's career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA concise yet erudite reference work, written by a prestigious art historian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: RUDOLF WITTKOWER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CASIMIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Arts, art theory, art history, biography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 78 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a short but content-dense work, ideal for those seeking an academic and well-founded analysis of Raphael's beginnings. With his precise prose, Wittkower manages to illuminate a crucial period for the artist, offering interpretative keys that enrich the reader's perspective. A book that provides value to both the specialist and the discerning amateur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407395742043,"sku":"9788493967888","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849396788.jpg?v=1781854433","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493967888","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}