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In this gripping biography, Andrew Graham-Dixon unveils the tumultuous life of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, arguably the most perilous and provocative of the great painters. With razor-sharp insight, Graham-Dixon transports readers to the gritty streets of Milan, Rome, and Naples—a world where cardinals and courtesans, piety and brutality, coexisted in a volatile mix.
Amidst the chaos of brawls and duels, Caravaggio forged a revolutionary artistic path. His canvases burst with raw emotion and startling realism, as he daringly cast prostitutes and paupers as models for sacred scenes. Graham-Dixon's astute analysis of Caravaggio's masterpieces reveals how the artist shattered conventions, infusing religious subjects with unprecedented drama and humanity.
This meticulously researched account paints a vivid portrait of a man who lived on the edge, his genius forever entwined with the sacred and the profane. Graham-Dixon's prose is as bold and illuminating as Caravaggio's chiaroscuro, shedding new light on one of art history's most enigmatic figures.
Book ISBN: | 9780241954645 |
Book Author: | Andrew Graham Dixon |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 136 x 28 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2011-06-22 |
Book Pagination: | 544 pages |
Book Weight: | 436g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’