The Cambridge Companion to Titian [Paperback]

An introduction to one of the giants of Western art.T itian was the preeminent artist of Venice during the sixteenth century. Renowned throughout Italy, as well as Europe, at his death in 1576, Titian is unquestionably one of the giants of Western art. His importance has never been questioned and his works have, from his own day to the present, been enduringly admired. The Cambridge Companion to Titian serves as an introduction to this prolific artist. Covering all aspects of his life and career, this anthology examines Titian's secular and religions painting, prints, pictures related to poetry, and use of architecture.T itian was the preeminent artist of Venice during the sixteenth century. Renowned throughout Italy, as well as Europe, at his death in 1576, Titian is unquestionably one of the giants of Western art. His importance has never been questioned and his works have, from his own day to the present, been enduringly admired. The Cambridge Companion to Titian serves as an introduction to this prolific artist. Covering all aspects of his life and career, this anthology examines Titian's secular and religions painting, prints, pictures related to poetry, and use of architecture.Renowned throughout Italy, as well as Europe, at his death in 1576, Titian was the pre-eminent artist of Venice during the sixteenth century. His importance has never been questioned and his works have been admired from his own day to the present. This Companion serves as an introduction to the prolific artist. Covering all aspects of his life and career, the anthology examines Titian's secular and religious painting, prints and pictures related to poetry, as well as his contributions to architecture.Introduction: an introduction to Titian: context and career Patricia Meilman; Part I. Titian's Diverse Genres: 1. Inventing mythologies: the painter's poetry David Rosand; 2. A lifelong passion: Titian's religious art Patricia Meilman; 3. Invention, devotion and the requirements of patrons:l³¼