Tiziano Vecellio ('Titian') (c.1488-1576) was among the earliest
artists to leave a profound mark in the history of painting, with
influences that resonate in artists from Velazquez to Cezanne. The
leading painter of the High Renaissance period in Venice, his
oeuvre ranges from monumental works such as the immense Frari
altarpiece, to the elegiac treatment of mythological themes, to the
intimate, psychological field of portraiture. Titian began in the
style of Giorgione and Giovanni Bellini, before developing his own
chromatic classicism until the "mannerist crisis" of the 1520s an
1530s, after which his work incorporated a more sculptural quality.
His extremely productive and long life brought international fame
and exceptional friendships (such as those with celebrated writers
Ariosto and Aretino), long journeys, and homage from powerful
rulers: he was made count by the Emperor Charles V. Throughout,
Titian pursued the sense and physicality of colour; ultimately, old
and virtually blind, he was painting with his fingers, in the
knowledge that his end was near just as he was beginning to
understand the true nature of painting. The book features works
from: Musee du Louvre, Paris (3); Museo del Prado, Madrid (2);
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna; Akademie der Bildenden Kunst,
Vienna; Alte Pinakothek, Munich; National Gallery, London (2);
National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh; Chiesa dei Gesuiti,
Venice; S. Maria dei Frari, Venice; Galleria degli Uffizi,
Florence; Galleria Borghese, Rome; Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte,
Naples; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston. Every book in the
Timeline series offers a concise, striking visual chronology of its
subject, whether this is the evolution of a single painter's style
or the changing face of an entire movement in art, fashion or
design. Despite first appearances, these are not like other books -
each title pulls out to become an innovative two-sided guide. On
the front, the Timeline shows you sixteen key images in
chronological order - for example, excerpts from the crucial works
of a particular artist, or details from evolving stages of an era
in design. At a glance, you see a clear visual path through the
development of the subject. On the back you will find all the
detail - entire reproductions of the pieces discussed, succinct
explorations of their context, meaning and history written by
experts, biographies of the artists, and more. The Timeline series
offers a fresh, simple visual reference that is ideal for
art-lovers, casual visitors to museums and art galleries, and
students - anyone who wants to see clearly how artistic styles
evolve and change over time.
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