Giorgione

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No signed and dated works of exist, and few original paintings by have survived the ages, however, he had a sweeping effect on the style of the masters to come. His better-known works include Laura, La Veccia, La Tempesta, the Castlefranco Altarpiece, The Three Philosophers, Sleeping Venus, and the decoration on Fondaco dei Tedeschi, on which he worked with Titian. Most other works that are attributed to him are based on indirect evidence. His innovation of “tonal painting”, created images using only color and light. His use of color and line made him unrivaled in the portrayal of mood. He chose not to rely heavily on sketching his work before he executed it, rather, he preferred to compose directly on the canvas to give his paintings a more atmospheric rendering and more striking color.
His subject matter was revolutionary in this time period. chose to paint mainly landscapes and the female nude. Most landscapes had previously been classical, ...

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