Schutze, Sebastian
Caravaggio. The Complete Works. 40th Ed.
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836587969
- author:
- Schutze, Sebastian
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Taschen GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 21.7 x 15.6 centimeters (0.10 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Caravaggio: The Complete Works offers a comprehensive reassessment of the artist's entire oeuvre. This catalogue raisonné features recent, high-quality reproductions of his paintings, allowing for detailed close-ups of his innovative techniques and expressive brushstrokes. The book's five introductory chapters explore Caravaggio's artistic career, from his early struggles to establish himself as a painter, to his growing reputation in Rome and his increasing boldness in his use of light and naturalism. This in-depth analysis provides a nuanced understanding of the artist's development and his lasting impact on the art world. With this detailed and authoritative study, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for Caravaggio's remarkable body of work, which continues to inspire and influence artists to this day.