This generously illustrated volume on Caravaggio's work makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of all levels of appreciation. This monograph explores Caravaggio's entire life and career, focusing on the most important works of his career. Readers will learn about his innovative use of light and shadow, his physical and psychological realism, and his radical technique of omitting preliminary drawings and creating directly on canvas. Throughout the book, readers will discover details about the artist's colourful and often troubled life, as well as the important role he played in the evolution of Western painting. Packed with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full pages of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller aspects, allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and work. Organised chronologically, the book covers important biographical and historical events that reflect the latest scholarly research. Additional information includes a list of works, a timeline and suggestions for further reading.

Publisher: Prestel