The complete work of raphael Eight Italian scholars examine the Renaissance painter’s life, artistic activity, and individual paintings, drawings, and architectural projects as well as drawing attention to his poetry and fascination with the history and culture of ancient Rome
The European discovery of the Indian flora : The flora of the Indian subcontinent has stirred European curiosity and investigation for over two millennia. From pepper, a coveted commodity of the lucrative spice trade, to rhododendrons, orchids, and alpine flowers, cherished in innumerable British gardens and conservatories, Indian plants have