
Tiziano Vecellio, or Titian, the Italian painter, draughtsman and printmaker, was not only immensely successful in his lifetime but since his death has always been considered the greatest painter of the Venetian school. Equally pre-eminent in all the branches of painting practised in the 16th century - from religious subjects and portraits to allegories, scenes from Classical mythology, and history - his work illuminates more clearly than that of any other painter the fundamental transition from the 15th- to 16th-century traditions. This fully illustrated Grove Art Essentials title follows Titian's life from his early training through his many commissions for royal and noble patrons and details the artist's formative influence on the major European painters of the 17th century, later critical reception, and posthumous reputation.
This volume investigates the artistic evolution and historical significance of Tiziano Vecellio, the pre-eminent figure of the 16th-century Venetian school. Author Cecil Gould, an established scholar in the field, utilizes historical records and stylistic analysis to trace Titian's career from his initial training to his status as a dominant influence on European art. The text presents a structured framework that connects the artist's technical innovations to the broader transition between 15th- and 16th-century artistic traditions.
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Critics and art historians recognize this text as a concise and reliable entry point for understanding the breadth of Titian's career. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose, which effectively balances biographical detail with critical analysis of the artist's enduring influence.
Page Count:
84
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190297964
ISBN-13:
9780190297961
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