Titian the Magnificent and the Venice of His Day by Arthur Stanley Riggs (GT155)

Published 1946: First Edition / Hardcover / Very Good Condition / Illustrated throughout

Original green cloth with gilt titles on the cover and spine and original pictorial dust jacket in protective wraps. 390 very clean and bright pages, previous owners bookplate on the first free page. Slight shelf wear on dust jacket and slightly rubbed with time consistent with age. (GT155)

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""Titian The Magnificent And The Venice Of His Day"" by Arthur Stanley Riggs is a comprehensive account of the life and art of the Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecellio, commonly known as Titian. The book delves into the cultural and social context of Venice during Titian's time, providing a vivid portrait of the city and its artistic milieu. Riggs traces Titian's early years as an apprentice to Giovanni Bellini, his rise to fame, and his artistic collaborations with other major figures of the time, such as Giorgione and Jacopo Sansovino. The book also explores Titian's relationship with his patrons, including the powerful Venetian state and various aristocratic families, and the ways in which his art reflected and shaped the political and social landscape of the city. The book is filled with beautiful reproductions of Titian's paintings, from his early devotional works to his later mythological and historical scenes, and Riggs provides detailed analysis of each piece, highlighting the artist's technical mastery and his innovative use of color and composition. Overall, ""Titian The Magnificent And The Venice Of His Day"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of art, the Italian Renaissance, or the cultural history of Venice.

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