The Art of the Vatican; a Brief History of the Palace, And An Account of the Principal Works of Art Within Its Walls
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Raphael, of course, was quite incapable of drawing such inadequate boats from the lack of knowledge that they were inadequate. Rather, he used them as the Greeks used symbols, — as mere suggestions.
Doubtless when the hanging came fresh from the looms, the colour prevented their diminutiveness from appearing so strongly. Now, when the shades are so faded, when the lights and shadows no longer have their balance of proportion, to modern eyes the insufficiency of these tiny boats sometimes threat...- ens to obliterate the real dignity and nobility of Christ, the fine feeling in the expressions and pose of the disciples.
The borders of the tapestry are very lovely, as indeed are all of the series. At the top of this are the arms of the Medici, at the bottom Leo appears riding wlith his suite of cardinals at the gates of Rome. "On the left is the figure of a woman standing behind an allegorical impersonation of the Arno. On the right, a captain, in classic military dress, wel- comes the pontiff.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Raphael, of course, was quite incapable of drawing such inadequate boats from the lack of knowledge that they were inadequate. Rather, he used them as the Greeks used symbols, — as mere suggestions.
Doubtless when the hanging came fresh from the looms, the colour prevented their diminutiveness from appearing so strongly. Now, when the shades are so faded, when the lights and shadows no longer have their balance of proportion, to modern eyes the insufficiency of these tiny boats sometimes threat...- ens to obliterate the real dignity and nobility of Christ, the fine feeling in the expressions and pose of the disciples.
The borders of the tapestry are very lovely, as indeed are all of the series. At the top of this are the arms of the Medici, at the bottom Leo appears riding wlith his suite of cardinals at the gates of Rome. "On the left is the figure of a woman standing behind an allegorical impersonation of the Arno. On the right, a captain, in classic military dress, wel- comes the pontiff.
What to read after The Art of the Vatican; a Brief History of the Palace, And An Account of the Principal Works of Art Within Its Walls?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Mary Knight Potter to read onlineMoreLess
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