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Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects (Vol 1-10) - Giotto Masaccio Leonardo da Vinci Raphael Filippino Lippi Tiziano Michelangelo Buonarroti - cover

Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects (Vol 1-10) - Giotto Masaccio Leonardo da Vinci Raphael Filippino Lippi Tiziano Michelangelo Buonarroti

Giorgio Vasari

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Giorgio Vasari's seminal work, "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects," offers an exhaustive panorama of Italian Renaissance art that deftly intertwines biography with art criticism. Spanning ten volumes, this masterpiece reflects Vasari's own experiences as an artist and historian, presenting meticulous portraits of influential figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Through a clearly structured and engaging narrative style, Vasari utilizes anecdotes, technical descriptions, and insightful commentary, revealing not only individual artistic achievements but also the broader cultural context that shaped the Renaissance. Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574) was not only a prolific painter and architect but also one of the first art historians, which uniquely positioned him to document the lives of his contemporaries. His appointments in Florence and his close connections to leading artists lent him unparalleled access to their thoughts and practices. Vasari's role as a court painter and his experiences in the evolving artistic landscape of 16th-century Italy fueled his desire to preserve the legacies of those who transformed visual culture. For anyone interested in the foundations of Western art or the intricacies of Renaissance creativity, Vasari's "Lives" is indispensable. This work serves not only as a historical account, but it also provides a rich tapestry of the artistic spirit of the age, making it essential reading for scholars, artists, and enthusiasts alike.
Disponibile da: 13/11/2023.
Lunghezza di stampa: 2403 pagine.

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