Rafael's book - Masterpieces of art - Flame Tree Publishing

Raphael, the archetypal High Renaissance artist, is considered one of the greatest painters of all time. Particularly known for his paintings of the Madonna and Child, his art encompassed religious and classical themes and included many portraits and frescoes renowned for the skill and grandeur they convey. This beautifully illustrated new book discusses Raphael's life, as well as the themes, styles, and techniques of his art, along with examples of his most famous works, such as The School of Athens, The Sistine Madonna, The Triumph of Galatea, and The Transfiguration.

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“The purpose… is to wash the dust of daily life off our souls” Pablo Picasso.

“Flame Tree Publishing has been washing the dust off daily life” for over twenty years, creating illustrated books since 1992, art calendars since 1998, and illustrated e-books since 2009. Their extensive list includes powerful and eloquent artists such as Erté and Alphonse Mucha, complemented by extensive licenses in their award-winning calendar line, with Tate, V&A, RSC, RA, and many others.

With a wide range of authors, editors, and writers, from Vladimir Ashkenazy, Steve Hackett, John Howe, Sir George Martin, Brian May, Paul du Noyer, Paco Peña, Stanley Sadie, the company strives to create illustrated projects that are affordable, useful, and beautiful. In addition to printed titles, their unique offering of practical cookbooks, books on music, popular culture, and lifestyle is increasingly available in digital formats. The publisher believes that well-reviewed, thoughtful content should be available in the various formats their readers require.