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 DescriptionMichelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) was a boldly original painter who led a short and violent life. The powerful realism of his figures upset many of his contemporaries, and their power to shock remains undiminished. This book, providing a biography, presents all his most famous masterpieces, each with a commentary. The introduction gives an account of his wayward life and his artistic development. Controversial in his own lifetime, and neglected after his death, Caravaggio has re-emerged both as a great master and as something of a cult figure, the subject of a notable film by Derek Jarman. Reviews'The Phaidon Colour Library Series provides an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history.' Art & Craft 'Phaidon's excellent Colour Library series: top value at GBP5.95 as a good introduction to nearly 50 key artists and movements in art history.' Antiques Trade Gazette |
