A Critical Account Of The Drawings By Michel Angelo And Raffaello In The University Galleries, Oxford (1870)

By John Charles Robinson Sir

Book Overview

A Critical Account of the Drawings by Michel Angelo and Raffaello in the University Galleries, Oxford (1870) is a book written by John Charles Robinson. The book provides a detailed analysis and critique of the drawings by two of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, Michelangelo and Raphael, that are housed in the University Galleries in Oxford.Robinson's book is a comprehensive study of the drawings, offering insights into the techniques used by these artists and the historical context in which they were created. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Michelangelo's drawings and the second part on Raphael's.In the first part, Robinson examines Michelangelo's drawings in detail, discussing their composition, style, and subject matter. He also provides a historical overview of Michelangelo's life and work, placing the drawings in the context of his larger body of work.In the second part of the book, Robinson turns his attention to Raphael's drawings. He provides a similar analysis of Raphael's style and technique, and discusses the historical context in which these drawings were created. Robinson also compares and contrasts the drawings of Michelangelo and Raphael, highlighting the similarities and differences in their approaches to art.Overall, A Critical Account of the Drawings by Michel Angelo and Raffaello in the University Galleries, Oxford (1870) is an important work of art criticism and scholarship. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of the Renaissance, and offers a detailed analysis of some of the most important works of two of the greatest artists of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164522337
• ISBN13: 9781164522331
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"