Delphi Complete Works of Raphael (Illustrated)

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 orderPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS: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 TRANSFIGURATIONThe Paintings
THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGSThe Drawings
LIST OF DRAWINGSThe 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. HurllPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles