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Raphael was a master painter and architect of the Italian Renaissance, known for his graceful figures and perfectly balanced compositions. His works, including The School of Athens and numerous portraits of the Madonna, captured both human emotion and classical beauty. Raphael’s style influenced artists for centuries, and he worked alongside giants like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. This episode explores his life, his contributions to Renaissance art, and how he helped define the ideals of harmony and elegance.

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