Crastre, François creator Cooper, Frederic Taber 1864-1937 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Veronese" by François Crastre is a biography written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Paolo Veronese, a renowned painter of the Italian Renaissance. It delves into his artistic philosophy, notable masterpieces, and the cultural context of Venice during the 16th century, where Veronese created much of his celebrated art. The narrative details Veronese's journey from his early years in Verona to becoming one of the leading figures of the Venetian school of painting. Crastre discusses key works like the famous "Wedding at Cana," examining how Veronese's flamboyant use of color and composition reflect his joy for life and the opulence of Venetian society. The book also highlights Veronese's interactions with contemporary artists, his struggles with the Inquisition regarding his biblical depictions, and his legacy as a pivotal artist whose vibrant canvases continue to captivate audiences. Ultimately, it presents a comprehensive portrait of an artist whose work embodies the spirit and splendor of the era he lived in. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-02-03 E-text prepared by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Veronese, 1528-1588 ND Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41974 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41974 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133947.0 41974