Titian is the artist who best illustrates the revolution and
triumph of colour, and hence the very art of the 16th century and
beyond. The work of Titian (c. 1490-1576) represents the point of
arrival for a whole pictorial tradition: his early emphasis on
colour developed into the art of a mature and then elderly painter
seeking to explore night and darkness, to dim hues, and to push the
use of liquid and dusky tones to the very limit. A prolific painter
and the head of a well-organised workshop, Titian was at the same
time capable of perfectly meeting new tastes. By renewing and
setting the standard for the official images and aesthetics of the
ruling class of his day, he became the first truly European artist,
praised to high heaven by his admirers. Particularly revealing is
Ludovico Dolce's panegyric: 'the greatness and the power of
Michelangelo, the sweetness and beauty of Raphael and the very
colours of Nature herself'. Highly sought after by collectors,
disputed by royal courts and pontiffs, the master from Cadore
created works that are now on display in museums across the world.
This volume exceptionally brings together some of Titian's greatest
masterpieces, including his large altarpieces, in such a way as to
illustrate the whole span of his career.
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Wed, 28 Sep 2022 | Review
by: Nicholas M.
A pleasant surprise in terms of size and quality. Linked to the great exhibition in Rome, and containing quality articles and reproductions.
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