Description
Giorgio Vasari's seminal work offers an unparalleled glimpse into the lives and achievements of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. Through vivid biographies filled with fascinating anecdotes and critical insights, Vasari chronicles the evolution of art from its early stirrings to its ultimate perfection. This collection traces the development of artistic genius, highlighting pivotal figures like Giotto, Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo. More than just a collection of lives, it presents a foundational theory of art history, shaping our understanding of this transformative period for centuries.
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paperback
Oxford Paperbacks
Published Apr 2, 1998
625 pages
ISBN: 9780192834102
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First Published
1550
Language
ita
Translation
From: ita
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