Profiles the life of Italian Renaissance artist Raphael, and describes his childhood, early career, influences, paintings, and more. Includes a chronology, historical timeline, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary.
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The court painter's son -- FYI: The dukes of Urbino -- Florence: school of the world -- FYI: Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574) -- Raphael's Julian period -- FYI: Donato Bramante (1444-1514) -- More like a prince than a painter -- FYI: Baldassare Castiglione (1478-1529) --Raphael seeks Rome in Rome -- FYI: The patronage of Chigi.