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Title: Great Artists, Vol 1.: Raphael, Rubens, Murillo, and Durer

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Summary: "Great Artists, Vol 1.: Raphael, Rubens, Murillo, and Durer" by Jennie Ellis Keysor is an educational work that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. The book provides detailed sketches of several great artists, notably Raphael, Rubens, and Murillo, and aims to illuminate their lives and contributions to art. It serves as both a biographical account and an introduction to their masterpieces, encouraging readers to develop a deeper appreciation for these influential figures in the art world. The opening of the book lays the foundation for the study of Raphael, highlighting his reputation as a painter and the respect he commanded in his time. It details Raphael's early life, background, and upbringing in Urbino, touching upon his artistic education and the influences that shaped his career. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Raphael's character—his kindness, skill, and the warmth he inspired in his pupils—as well as his significant works, such as the revered Madonnas. The author sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the artist's life, inviting readers into the world of Renaissance art and the transformative power of painting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Keysor, Jennie Ellis, 1860-

EBook No.: 22564

Published: Sep 10, 2007

Downloads: 265

Language: English

Subject: Artists

LoCC: Fine Arts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Great Artists, Vol 1.: Raphael, Rubens, Murillo, and Durer

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hope, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Great Artists, Vol 1.: Raphael, Rubens, Murillo, and Durer" by Jennie Ellis Keysor is an educational work that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. The book provides detailed sketches of several great artists, notably Raphael, Rubens, and Murillo, and aims to illuminate their lives and contributions to art. It serves as both a biographical account and an introduction to their masterpieces, encouraging readers to develop a deeper appreciation for these influential figures in the art world. The opening of the book lays the foundation for the study of Raphael, highlighting his reputation as a painter and the respect he commanded in his time. It details Raphael's early life, background, and upbringing in Urbino, touching upon his artistic education and the influences that shaped his career. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Raphael's character—his kindness, skill, and the warmth he inspired in his pupils—as well as his significant works, such as the revered Madonnas. The author sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the artist's life, inviting readers into the world of Renaissance art and the transformative power of painting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Keysor, Jennie Ellis, 1860-

EBook No.: 22564

Published: Sep 10, 2007

Downloads: 265

Language: English

Subject: Artists

LoCC: Fine Arts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.