Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino
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Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino
08 March, 2013
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Marin 2 Ever wondered who was behind the paintbrush for paintings like “Sistine Cherubs” or “The School of Athens”? Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino was this famous Italian artist. He was admired by how much clarity was in his paintings as well as visual achievement. Together with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, he formed the traditional trinity of great masters of the High Renaissance period. Not only was Raphael a painter but he was also a famous architect. The Loggia of Psyche in Rome, Italy is one of his famous works. Raphael was born into a family of painters. His father was a painter and a poet. At a young age Raphael started helping out his father, Santi, at his studio. It is believed that in his father’s studio is where Raphael learned the fundamentals of art and literature. Growing up he helped his father paint for the courts which introduced Raphael to manners and social skills, which artists of his time lacked. According to the author of “Totally History,” this enabled Raphael to move easily amongst the higher circles of court society and this helped his career in gaining commissions. In 1494, when he was eleven, his father died, at a young age Sanzio took the daunting task of managing his father’s workshop. With this, Raphael soon was considered one of the finest painters in town surpassing his father’s status on art. Raphael started showing his talents with drawings of self-portraits. As a teen, Sanzio was even commissioned to paint for the Church of San Nicola. In 1504 he moved to Florence to develop more knowledge, and study the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Here in Florence he gained important commissions such as Monde de Crucifixion. Raphael was able to assimilate the influence of Florentine art, while keeping his own developing style. In
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino
08 March, 2013
Draft One MLA format Word Count: 1400
Marin 2 Ever wondered who was behind the paintbrush for paintings like “Sistine Cherubs” or “The School of Athens”? Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino was this famous Italian artist. He was admired by how much clarity was in his paintings as well as visual achievement. Together with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, he formed the traditional trinity of great masters of the High Renaissance period. Not only was Raphael a painter but he was also a famous architect. The Loggia of Psyche in Rome, Italy is one of his famous works. Raphael was born into a family of painters. His father was a painter and a poet. At a young age Raphael started helping out his father, Santi, at his studio. It is believed that in his father’s studio is where Raphael learned the fundamentals of art and literature. Growing up he helped his father paint for the courts which introduced Raphael to manners and social skills, which artists of his time lacked. According to the author of “Totally History,” this enabled Raphael to move easily amongst the higher circles of court society and this helped his career in gaining commissions. In 1494, when he was eleven, his father died, at a young age Sanzio took the daunting task of managing his father’s workshop. With this, Raphael soon was considered one of the finest painters in town surpassing his father’s status on art. Raphael started showing his talents with drawings of self-portraits. As a teen, Sanzio was even commissioned to paint for the Church of San Nicola. In 1504 he moved to Florence to develop more knowledge, and study the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Here in Florence he gained important commissions such as Monde de Crucifixion. Raphael was able to assimilate the influence of Florentine art, while keeping his own developing style. In