El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25


the deeper. universal meaning OF u
We need only recall the worthy -
PLANTATION that Eugler gives OF slo
pictures message OF saiFat-ol- -
considers the lower portion 70 lslIe-
sent the calamities and ullseTle1 o.
human life. the cares and sorFoNs'
where evil seems 70 overcome sool,
and where even the faithful are Yea
when unassisted by the Divine i iel-.
But the disciples point TO nlsns1
power that rules heaven ana ear ~
There ABOVE. IN the brightness OF al
vine bliss. undisturbed BY the suII .5-
ing OF the lower world. We behold the
source Of consolation and redemption
from evil
me Irrespective OF the upper group
has often been criticised for its lack
OF fore hortening as seen oenearni pu-
to KuEler this group or ilgures -
perfectly developed n order 20 SUE
rest a vision. which. to his mind, give
It new and peculiar beauties
The Higher Interpreintion-
This higher Interpretation OF the
picture brings CUR thought 20 t9e
banter himself. for art in a sense IS
subject seen through tsnlPel 80
meut HIS works mirr0fed MS oWL
character. Born into an age Wnten
was the renaissance or art IN LAY.
he was the culmination OF the Hse
thinking tendency. which reached It's
maturity IN the early 18TH century
New ideals OF beauty. truth ana pro-
Cress were his heritage
The discovery and use OF OF colors
was an important advance which gave
him a more perfect medium 20 e1-
press HIS ideals The Merchant princes
al the head Of the italian government
we're ever ready TO patronize htera-
fure. learning. sculpture, building ana
Dafntfne 40 magnificence was too
costly to ornament the city; no lu1ulz
was too lavish for its festivals ana
palaces. With the rule OF the Meolc-
family came still greater pomp ana
uberality. Talent was everywhere
recognized and highly recompenseo-
The Influence OF the times vas e1-
trene1v favorable FOR Raphael, who
like all young men OF that cay. longea
70 20 to Florence. the center Or Italian
mower and prosperity. HIS life was
ike a pleasant ro~ance- There was
no struggle. no disappointment; and
nature had endowed him with beauty
genius. nuritv and nobleneSs OF char
acter and e charm OF personality tnel
surrounded him with friends InrouEn
the influence OF his court hene1a tor
Panhael gained access in Florence 70
the finest art works, which he STUDIED
Hts EeCinninE TO Fame
Even then he was beginning 70 %
famous for his grouns OF the Madonna
and cnIld. OF which during his lfe-
time he PAINTED enough 70 form a gal
iery By themselves Recommended oy
his EroWinv reputation. Raphael. when
but 25 years % are was summoned b.
the art loving Poue Julius 1T TO the
uaua1 court 70 decorate the state
anarfueuts OF the Tatiran- Here he
remained the rest Of his life. applying
himself with uuwesrying devotion %
his art he loved beauty for It's Own
50 Ike and ne found endless pleasure IN
its creation. He en1oved the applause
OF his friends and the attractions o.
society An ardent band OF pupils
formed about him His life tlowel
with the stream Now. IN the height
OF his fame the violent grtef that
brought the end overlook him ~No
eye says Vasari war fearless" re
left his rlasfe rpiece. The Transfie-
nleted By his pupil Guiio Ramauo.
who - said 20 have done the lower
IRE greatest feature OF the picture
lies IN the marvellous expression o.
the face OF Christ giving the whole
n reculiar charm That Raphaefs vas-
r45ors could be contained in his shorr
life o. 81 years IS almost impossible
70 conceive This Last work was the
crowuiuE effort 81 his maturity and
was suspended over his bier as a final
trophy OF his genius Il may truly be
aid. after We have studied The
TRANSPORTATION" that Raphael painted
not for arts sake. but FOR the sake
OF humanity.
ThiE Is the first Of = series OF ar
ficles on @Ponular Paintings OF CeIe-
hrufed Artisrs.- by Miss Schusfer.
others viii follow at intervals-
Editor.