Stefano Zuffi

Caravaggio: Masters of Art

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ISBN 13:
9783791346564
author:
Stefano Zuffi
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Prestel
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
20.8 x 17 x 1.2 cm
Genre:
Art, Architecture & Photography, Art & design styles: Baroque, Individual artists, art monographs, Painting & paintings, Art, Architecture & Photography / History of Art & Architecture, ART / History / General, Art / Individual Artists / Monographs,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.92

Description

Caravaggio Masters of Art by Stefano Zuffi is a comprehensive volume that brings together the world's greatest art in one accessible package. This beautifully illustrated monograph delves into Caravaggio's entire life and career, focusing on his most significant works to reveal the innovative techniques and artistic vision behind them. Through its pages, readers will gain insight into Caravaggio's use of light and shadow, his physical and psychological realism, and his groundbreaking approach to creating art directly onto canvas. The book also explores the artist's colourful and often turbulent life, as well as his pivotal role in shaping Western painting. With full-page spreads of masterpieces and close-up views of smaller details, this book offers a detailed appreciation of Caravaggio's artistic technique and oeuvre. Chronologically arranged, the book covers key biographical and historical events that reflect the latest scholarship, accompanied by a list of works, timeline, and suggestions for further reading.

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