This Art Book contains annotated reproductions of Caravaggio greatest masterpieces; date and interesting facts page below. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was an Italian artist active in Rome; Naples; Malta; and Sicily between 1593 and 1610. Famous while he lived; Caravaggio was forgotten almost immediately after his death; and it was only in the 20th century that his importance to the development of Western art was rediscovered. Despite this; his influence on the new Baroque style that eventually emerged from the ruins of Mannerism was profound. It can be seen directly or indirectly in the work of Rubens; Jusepe de Ribera; Bernini; and Rembrandt; and artists in the following generation heavily under his influence were called the "Caravaggisti" or "Caravagesques"; as well as Tenebrists or "Tenebrosi" ("shadowists"). Andre Berne-Joffroy; Paul Valeacute;rys secretary; said of him: "What begins in the work of Caravaggio is; quite simply; modern painting".
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. My favorite Art; A Most BuyBy Phena KeilThis my favorite art book. I love that covers so many art medias and era of art all in one small but informative book.The artist information is worded so wonderfully and the pictures are colorful and bright. I have used this book while teaching art classes and go to this book first if I am in need of a little bit of art in my life.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. okBy Gentle ReaderI thought this was going to be a project book. I was wrong.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wheres the beef?By B. JohnsonWhere theres supposed to be a photo or illustration; theres nothing but a black square. The only reason for two stars is the narrative is acceptable. Not worth the cost of the book however.