Art History Alive: The Great Masters Series – Raphael (1483-1520) and the Renaissance in Italy

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Although Raphael lived only 37 years, he is considered the paradigm of the High Renaissance because his style most closely approximates that of classical Greek. Known for his maternal Madonnas and endearing chubby children as well as his frescoes in the Vatican, including the celebrated School of Athens, Raphael epitomized the Renaissance ideals of harmony, balance, and clarity of meaning. The Renaissance gentleman, handsome Raphael did it all with ease. Visit Raphael’s childhood home in Urbino.