Few individuals have had a greater influence on the development of Western painting than the celebrated sixteenth-century Venetian artist Titian (c. 1480–1576). His vibrant colors and masterful brushwork have made his work a constant inspiration to artists, from Rubens to the Impressionists and beyond. Every generation has found something new to admire in his astonishing technique, which enabled him to produce fresh interpretations of the most familiar religious and mythological stories as well as portraits and landscapes. Written by some of the world’s most renowned Titian scholars, this beautifully illustrated book accompanies a major exhibition devoted to the work of this extraordinary artist. Authoritative essays on Titian’s life and times, portraits, replicas, and technique provide the background for a detailed examination of over 40 of his greatest masterpieces—works that provide evidence of Titian’s genius as a stylistic innovator and supreme manipulator of paint.
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[A] gem of a catalog. . . . A unique and important addition to the exhibition literature. . . . Highly recommended. All levels. -- Choice
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This gorgeous book is published to accompany an exhibition at the National Gallery, London, from February 19 to May 18, 2003.; Published by the National Gallery Company and distributed by Yale University Press
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By drollere
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
for its size, this is probably the best overview of titian available in english. the color reproductions are beautifully done, the sampling of titian's works is comprehensive yet compact. the historical essays on the epochs of titian's output and the commentaries to each painting are well written and highly informative. a few major works, such as the venus d'urbino, are reproduced in smaller format and discussed only in passing, as they could not be included in the exhibition. even so, only rona geffen's study of titian's women goes farther and deeper into titian's originality, humanity and genius. highly recommended.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There is an imbalnce between text and illustrations. The text is extensive, competent and easy to read. The illustrations are of average quality and tend to be small. Some of Titian's major works such as the Depostion from the Cross at The Accademia in Venice and the portrait of a Doge [Chigi?] at the National Gallery are not included'
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A. Painter
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is wonderful. The painting reproductions are beautiful, and the text is informative. Highly recommend it if you're interested in art history and Titian's process.
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