Caravaggio’s Eye

"After centuries of neglect and blame for having merely imitated the reality around him, and for leading many young painters astray, Caravaggio was re-admitted to the category of artistic genius at the earliest some hundred years ago," states Whitfield, a London-based art historian and art dealer. This study examines the artist's life and work, as well as the mythology surrounding him and the rejection he received for using a camera obscura and other technology that allowed him to bypass the rigorous training demanded by the establishment. He was, in essence, a revolutionary. The volume is beautifully produced, oversize (10x12"), and richly illustrated. Distributed by Casemate. Annotation 穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)