Immerse yourself in the rich shades and textures of Tiziano Vecellio (c.
1490-1576), commonly known as Titian, and the figurehead of 16th-century
Venetian painting. With his bold approach to form and startling, opulent
colors, Titian worked with a number of prestigious commissions and left
behind an astonishing repertoire of portraits, mythological scenes,
altarpieces, and landscapes that remains one of the most important
legacies of Renaissance art.
This dependable artist introduction traces Titian's complete career and
its trailblazing influence on successive generations of artists, from
Diego Velázquez to van Dyck. From the rippling sensuality of Venus of
Urbino (c. 1538) to the airborne dynamism of Bacchus and Ariadne
(1520-1523), all the major works are here, charting the artist's
stylistic experimentation over time as well as his consistent and unique
ability to work across genres and to bring a defining new level of
emotional and spiritual aspect to his subjects.
About the series
Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the
best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's
Basic Art series features:
a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist,
covering his or her cultural and historical importance
a concise biography
approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
