TITIAN - The Complete Paintings

TITIAN (Ca. 1487-1576)

A contemporary view of a classical masterTitian flourished in the early sixteenth century. As a prominent painter of exciting Late Renaissance Venice, he left an indelible mark on the European painting of his time and long afterwards. Rubens and Van Dyck were inspired by Titian. And take Edouard Manet’s Olympia – an explicit allusion to Titian’s Venus of Urbino. Even the work of Francis Bacon betrays the influence of this Venetian master.It was above all the way Titian treated light and colour that had such an influence on many generations of artists after him. Titian gave pride of place to colour in his paintings. Whether they were of mythological or religious subjects, portraits or landscapes: Titian combined people and nature in a harmonious whole with dazzling colours.The most recent complete oeuvre catalogue was published in 1975. Since then research on the oeuvre of Titian has made considerable progress. Many of his paintings have been thoroughly restored so that the splendour of their original colours can be fully enjoyed again.You can find all of this in this comprehensive book. This monograph not only brings all of Titian’s works into your home; Professor Humfrey, the author of the book and an eminent expert on Titian, throws light on the fascinating details of the paintings, makes extensive comments on them, and provides a clear outline of the period in which the artist lived. You are thus given an extraordinary insight into the method followed by the master. The book also contains a full bibliography and a list of all the museums where you can admire the work of Titian.The force of Titian can still be felt in the painting of today. You can also feel that force in this monograph, with its unusual format, refined design, and the sophisticated modern technology used to print it. This book is a must for all those who want to go more deeply into Titian. 
About the author 
Peter Humfrey is Professor of Art History at the University of St Andrews, where he has taught since 1977. He is the author of numerous publications on Venetian painting and is regarded as an international authority in that field.

I really enjoy reading the well focused, typically anglo-saxon  captions of the book, and admire the marvellous colours.
Stefano Zuffi - Editor Italy