He
was in his garden watering plants when he saw it. He saw the purple, orange, blue,
and yellow sunset. That is when Raphael decided to become a painter.
Raffaelo Sanzio, was one of the most influential painters of the
Italian Renaissance. He was a master of many subjects such as, archeology, poetry,
history, and painting. He became one of Italy's most learned men, respected for his
knowledge, architecture, and art. |
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Raphael was
born on April 16, 1483 in Urbino, in the Province of Umbria in Italy. His real name
was Raffaelo Sanzio. When Raphael was eight years old his mother died.
Raphael's father was a talented artist named Giovanni di Sanati. Raphael's father
died when he was eleven years old, and he was left with a step mother.
Raphael's father was influential during his childhood. Before Raphael was sixteen,
he became an apprentice to the famous artist Pietro Perugino. Between the ages of
seventeen and twenty, Raphael painted some of his finest works. At the age of
twenty-one, he moved to Florence, the art capital of Europe. There he studied
Leonardo Da Vinci and Michaelangelo. At age twenty-six, he was recognized as one of
Italy's most famous and creative artists. Raphael was also known as an archeologist.
Raphael influenced artists for more than four hundred years after his death.
Raphael's style was to paint portraits and nature. He also painted murals in the
Vatican. He used the faces of his teachers, friends, and fellow artists.
He also used rich colors in his paintings, to give added meaning. Raphael's work
shows his deep admiration and respect for all women.
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Raphael painted a beautiful painting called "Vision
of Knight". This painting shows a sleeping knight and two maids. One
maid symbolizes peace and love, and the second maid symbolizes law and order. In
this picture, Raphael uses soft and smooth texture. In "Vision of Knight"
the shapes are rounded. Raphael uses dark warm colors, (red, orange and
yellow). In this piece, there are also a few cool colors, (blue green and
purple). The focal point of this painting is a sleeping knight with his head resting
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The painting also shows depth, and it is a
good example of symmetry. The far right of the painting is the lightest and the most
peaceful, and the bottom is the darkest, which brings your attention to this part of the
painting
In conclusion, Raphael is best
known for his portraits and his clear, concise style as an influential artist of the
Italian Renaissance. His brief useful life was spent creating magnificent works in
painting and architecture that earned him immortality.
Researched and
written by Michelle E.
Grade 3 - Mrs. Sunda's Gifted
Resource Class
Sources:
Raphael by Ernest Raboff
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