Routledge - The Cults of Raphael and Michelangelo Book

Explore the complex history of artistic legacy in this scholarly work from Routledge. Part of the Visual Culture in Early Modernity series, The Cults of Raphael and Michelangelo examines the concepts of artistic sainthood and the role of memorials in creating a second life for great artists. This book provides a deep look into how the reputations of Raphael and Michelangelo were constructed and maintained through visual culture. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of art history and religious or social devotion in the early modern period. By studying these cults, readers gain a better understanding of how memory and art functioned together to preserve the status of masters long after their deaths.