Raphael Sanzio, or simply Raphael, was an Italian Renaissance architect and painter. Considered a child prodigy, in his brief career spanning only two decades, Raphael shaped the course of Western culture like few artists before or since.
In this video, explore Raphael’s entire career, examining his celebrated paintings and drawings, as well as his architectural, poetic and design work for sculptures, tapestries and prints. It is narrated by the curator of ‘The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael’ Matthias Wivel.
Classical: What Does it Mean in Art and Life?
By Alexandra York We start by identifying that the English term “classical” finds its etymological roots in the Latin adjective classicus which referred to the highest class of Ancient Roman citizens. “Classic” also denoted the Romans’ adoration of all Read more