I really liked this painting, Transfiguration, by Raphael because of his use of colors and details throughout the entire piece. I thought it was very unique to see a split in the painting. The upper half symbolizes Christ's greatness, as he floats in the air, while the lower half depicts the flaws that occur here on Earth as everyone kneels and praises Him. The upper half is also seen with more light as the lower half was painted with more darkness. Raphael incorporated dramatic tension on each face which was so interesting to see. When researching this painting I learned that this was Raphael's last work and it is rumored to have been finished by one of his students. I have seen this painting many times and thought it was a great idea to research it's history.
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