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Crowned the 'Prince of Painters' by Giorgio Vasari, Raphael (1483-1520) counts as one of the most popular artists of the Italian Renaissance. Famous for his serene and harmonious Madonnas and his work at the Vatican Palace, he was an extremely influential painter during and after his lifetime. Raphael was hired by Pope Julius II as his chief architect and his first commission was to decorate the papal apartments at the Vatican in 1509. Today these rooms attract visitors from all over the world. Raphael in Detail shows his masterpieces as never before, in beautiful details. Art historian and specialist of the Italian Renaissance Stefano Zuffi takes the reader on a surprising voyage into Raphael's life and work, travelling from one detail to another. The book is organized thematically and includes a biography and an annotated list of works.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is considered one of the greatest painters of all times. Often described as the archetype of the homo universalis, he was a true Renaissance polymath, active in fields as diverse as astronomy, painting, sculpting, science, mathematics, engineering, cartography and architecture. Leonardo's true genius was not as a scientist or an artist, but as a combination of the two: his painting was based on a deep understanding of the workings of the human body and the physics of light and shade. Only two dozens of works are attributed to the Florentine master and this book reveals them as never before, in stunning, full-page details. Leonardo in Detail is organized in thematic chapters, exploring the smiles, gestures, children, animals and nature depicted in the painter's works. Stefano Zuffi plays the perfect guide, explaining the significance of every detail in clear and accessible language, and offering original insights into Leonardo's most popular works, such as the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and The Lady with an Ermine.

Offering an insider's view of the Borromeo Palace, this beautifully illustrated book showcases the grandeur of baroque Italian architecture. It serves as an essential resource for enthusiasts of classic Italian art and architecture, highlighting the palace's exquisite design and historical significance.

In riva ai laghi o sulle pendici delle colline più belle, affacciate sul mare o circondate dalla natura, dai campi del Veneto agli agrumeti della Sicilia, le ville sono una delle meraviglie d'Italia. Un fenomeno architettonico e sociale che inizia già in epoca romana e raggiunge il vertice durante il Rinascimento, quando i più grandi architetti e i massimi artisti si sono dedicati alla creazione e alla decorazione di edifici che sono stati poi invidiati e imitati in tutto il mondo. Alle ville si uniscono i giardini storici, secondo il modello chiamato appunto "all'italiana": paradisi privati di intensa suggestione, dove la natura si fonde armoniosamente con l'arte ad ogni passo. Attraverso un'apparato iconografico il lettore potrà ammirare un altro capitolo delle bellezze d'Italia.

Born in 1571 and dead before he was forty, Caravaggio is considered one of the great Italian masters. He developed a revolutionary painting style, easily recognizable for its unprecedented realism and approachability. This book reveals his paintings as never before, showing them in stunning, full-page details. It is organized around nine thematic chapters, such as still-lifes, the five senses, severed heads, body and skin, and speaking gestures. By explaining the significance of the individual details, art historian Stefano Zuffi provides us with new insights into the work of the brilliant Italian painter. Written in a clear and accessible language, this book guides readers through Caravaggio's oeuvre whilst offering astonishing views of his most popular works, including Bacchus, Medusa, David and Goliath, Judith and Holofernes and The Fortune Teller.

Details becomes a clue, a stimulus for reconstructing messages and circumstances, exploring hidden, forgotten and secret contents of famous art masterpieces.

The Art Mysteries series examines several highly regarded masterpieces in an attempt to unravel the mysteries that surround them. Edited by Marco Carminati and Stefano Zuffi, they present an up-to-date and spectacular reading of famous paintings, investi

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Caravaggio makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation.

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Durer makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation.