Sypher on art & design : Raffaello
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About the Event
This talk by Eleanor Sypher will dive into the life of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520). Raffaello was a painter and architect who, with Leonardo and Michelangelo, forms the Trinity of the High Renaissance. He grew up in the civilized Court of Urbino, where his father was Court Painter and where Raphael developed poise and good manners.
These qualities, along with his extraordinary talent, gave him entry to Pope Juilus II. From 1508 until his death in 1520, Julius II commissioned from him the frescoes in the Vatican. Pope Leo X continued to favor him, naming him architect of the New St. Peter’s and giving him authority over all the antiquities in Rome. His grandeur in depicting the human form combines perfect design and balance. In the 18th and 19th centuries, art historians gave him precedence over Leonardo and Michelangelo.
About the Speaker
Eleanor Sypher – holding multiple degrees in the Classics, is an immensely popular staple in Salmagundi’s monthly line of program offerings. Every second Thursday of the month, she presents another exploration of art and design history – stemming from ancient times right into the 21st Century.
Hungry?
Grab a bite to eat after the event from our dining room (a normally member-only benefit)! Ticketed attendees who would like to stay for drinks and dinner should make dining reservations in advance via our Reservations page with the message “Sypher talk”.