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Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 05 (of 10) Andrea da Fiesole to Lorenzo Lotto
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Creators: Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574) and Gaston du C. De Vere (1882?-1955) [Translator] "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 05 (of 10)" by Giorgio Vasari is a series of artist biographies written in the 16th century. This groundbreaking work is considered the first important book on art history and remains influential today. Vasari chronicles the lives and works of Renaissance masters, interspersing biographical details with colorful anecdotes and gossip. Though criticized for favoring Florentine artists and containing some inaccuracies, these vivid portraits shaped how generations have understood Renaissance art and its creators. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1062