TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hubbard,Elbert
TI  - Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06: Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists
AV  - N 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571
KW  - Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519
KW  - Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903
KW  - Correggio, 1489?-1534
KW  - Raphael, 1483-1520
KW  - Velázquez, Diego, 1599-1660
KW  - Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788
KW  - Bellini, Giovanni, -1516
KW  - Botticelli, Sandro, 1444 or 5-1510
KW  - Thorvaldsen, Bertel, 1770-1844
KW  - Corot, Jean-Baptiste-Camille, 1796-1875
N1  - Release date is 2004-08-01; Raphael -- Leonardo -- Botticelli -- Thorwaldsen -- Gainsborough -- Velasquez -- Corot -- Correggio -- Bellini -- Cellini -- Whistler; Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches focusing on eminent artists, written in the late 19th century. This volume showcases the lives and contributions of renowned figures such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli, exploring their artistic achievements while delving into the personal stories and historical contexts that shaped their work. Hubbard’s reflections on these great artists convey admiration for their creativity and the legacies they left behind.  The opening portrays a rich tapestry of thoughts about Raphael, diving into his significance in art history, his relationship with the Preraphaelite Brotherhood, and his genius that transcends time. It recounts Raphael’s early life in Urbino, highlighting his influences, familial ties, and artistic education. With vivid imagery and emotional storytelling, the text sets the stage for understanding how the interplay between his personal experiences and cultural milieu contributed to his monumental success. This insightful portrayal invites readers to appreciate not only the artistry of these masters but also the human stories behind their transformations into legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6306
ER  -