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The lives of the artists
volume II
Giorgio Vasari · 1568 · 597 pages
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Giorgio Vasari, an Italian Renaissance man and art historian, compiled biographies of masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Botticelli, not merely as historical documentation but as dramatized narratives of extraordinary lives. His work permanently shaped how we understand the Renaissance and the artistic practices of its time.
A reading that continues to enchant by revealing the men behind the masterpieces, their rivalries, eccentricities, and genius.
Book details
| Author | Giorgio Vasari |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Lives of the Artists |
| Year of publication | 1568 |
| Pages | 597 |
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