Delphi Complete Works of Raphael (Illustrated)

Book excerpt: Celebrated for his clarity of form, ease of composition and the sublime beauty of his ‘Madonnas’, Raphael is the epitome of the High Renaissance genius. In spite of his untimely death, he left behind a large body of work that would have a monumental influence on the course of art in the ensuing centuries. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Raphael’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings of Raphael — over 120 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Raphael’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings * Easily locate the paintings you want to view * Includes Raphael's drawings and cartoons - spend hours exploring the artist’s works * Features three bonus biographies, including Vasari’s original text - discover Raphael's artistic and personal life * Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights RESURRECTION OF CHRIST ST. SEBASTIAN THE MOND CRUCIFIXION THE MARRIAGE OF THE VIRGIN AN ALLEGORY (VISION OF A KNIGHT) MADONNA DEL GRANDUCA MADONNA OF THE GOLDFINCH MADONNA OF THE MEADOW PORTRAIT OF AGNOLO DONI THE CANIGIANI HOLY FAMILY THE DEPOSITION SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA THE SCHOOL OF ATHENS THE ALBA MADONNA THE PARNASSUS PORTRAIT OF POPE JULIUS II THE TRIUMPH OF GALATEA SISTINE MADONNA MADONNA DELLA SEGGIOLA PORTRAIT OF BALTHASAR CASTIGLIONE LA DONNA VELATA THE RAPHAEL CARTOONS THE TRANSFIGURATION The Paintings THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS The Drawings LIST OF DRAWINGS The Biographies LIFE OF RAFFAELLO DA URBINO by Giorgio Vasari RAPHAEL SANTI: “THE PERFECT ARTIST, THE PERFECT MAN” by Jennie Ellis Keysor RAPHAEL by Estelle M. Hurll Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles