Italian Renaissance artist Giorgio Vasari wrote Lives of the Artists in the 16th century, which was the first artistic biography and which became an important source of Italian Renaissance art history. Much of this biography of Vasari is devoted to analyzing and understanding Lives of the Artists. In addition, the book delves into Vasari’s role in Western art, as he promoted the work of Leonardo and Michelangelo as artists, not just craftsmen. Written in plain language and illustrated with color art and b&w maps, the book will appeal to general readers and students, as well as scholars. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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