02384cam a22003373u 4500 44033 UtSlPG 20260610134018.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Konody, Paul G. (Paul George), 1872-1933 Raphael Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Masterpieces in Colour Release date is 2013-10-25 Produced by Sandra Eder, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Raphael" by Paul G. Konody is a biographical work from the early 20th century that explores the life and artistic contributions of the renowned Renaissance painter, Raphael. This book is part of the "Masterpieces in Colour" series and delves into the themes of beauty, technique, and the historic significance of Raphael's art. The focus is on how his work synthesized classical antiquity with Christian themes, earning him a lasting legacy that resonates even today. In this thorough exposition, Konody outlines Raphael's development as an artist, tracing his early influences from his father and other masters, including Perugino and Michelangelo. The book details key works such as the "Madonna" series and significant commissions in the Vatican, highlighting Raphael's adeptness in composition, use of color, and ability to convey profound human emotions. Through biographical anecdotes, detailed art analyses, and discussions on his collaboration with contemporaries, the text paints a vivid portrait of Raphael's character: a charming, amiable man who navigated the complexities of artistic life to achieve enduring fame, culminating in his untimely death at the young age of 37. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Raphael, 1483-1520 Hare, T. Leman (Thomas Leman), 1872-1935 Masterpieces in Colour https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44033 84872 84872