I am suposed to incorporate the answer to this question into a short repot on raphael.

What makes a Raphael a Raphael?

I can't find the answer anywhere on the interent. It is a title of a book so all I get is places to get the book not the answer to the question. could someone help? thanks!

2 answers

This site will give you the characteristics that are unique to Raphael's work.... they are what make a Raphael a Raphael.

http://www.artchive.com/artchive/R/raphael.html
These sites may also help.

http://oce.catholic.com/index.php?title=Perugino_(Pietro_Vannucci)

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12640c.htm