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Raphael Mark Evans

Raphael By Mark Evans

Raphael by Mark Evans


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Condition - Very Good
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Summary

The tapestries Raphael designed for the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City are masterpieces of High Renaissance art. The full-size designs Raphael made for them, the famous Cartoons, have been on display in the V&A since 1865. This book introduces and contextualizes the cartoons and the tapestries made from them.

Raphael Summary

Raphael: Cartoons and Tapestries for the Sistine Chapel by Mark Evans

The tapestries Raphael designed for the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City are masterpieces of High Renaissance art. The full-size designs Raphael made for them, the famous Cartoons, have been on display in the V&A since 1865. This book introduces and contextualizes the cartoons and the tapestries made from them. It looks at how and why they were made, before discussing each subject individually in terms of sources and composition. Accessible and beautiful, it will be essential reading for all Raphael and Renaissance enthusiasts.

About Mark Evans

Clare Browne is a curator in the Furniture, Textiles & Fashion Department at the V&A. Mark Evans is senior curator in the Word & Image Department at the V&A.

Additional information

GOR004485700
9781851776344
1851776346
Raphael: Cartoons and Tapestries for the Sistine Chapel by Mark Evans
Used - Very Good
Hardback
V & A Publishing
20100906
131
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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