Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects - All 10 Volumes

Enriched edition. Giotto, Masaccio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Filippino Lippi, Tiziano, Michelangelo Buonarroti...By Giorgio Vasari

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Giorgio Vasari's monumental work, 'Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects,' is a seminal text in the history of art literature. Compiled in 10 volumes, this book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and works of prominent artists from the Italian Renaissance. Vasari's narrative style is both informative and engaging, offering insights into the artistic processes and influences of the era. The book is a treasure trove of knowledge for art enthusiasts and scholars alike, with detailed biographies and critical analysis of renowned artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Vasari's firsthand experiences and relationships with many of these artists add a personal touch to his accounts, making the book a unique and invaluable resource for art history studies. Through Vasari's meticulous documentation, readers are transported back in time to witness the birth of the Renaissance and the creative genius of its key figures. Recommended for anyone interested in delving deep into the lives and artworks of the masters of the Italian Renaissance. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

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Publish dateDec 17, 2020

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1Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects - All 10 Volumes

26PIETRO CAVALLINI

2Introduction

27SIMONE SANESE

3Author Biography

28TADDEO GADDI

4Historical Context

29ANDREA DI CIONE ORCAGNA

5Synopsis (Selection)

30TOMMASO, CALLED GIOTTINO

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6TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE TO THIS EDITION

31GIOVANNI DAL PONTE

7TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS AND MOST EXCELLENT SIGNOR COSIMO DE' MEDICI, DUKE OF FLORENCE

32AGNOLO GADDI

8TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS AND MOST EXCELLENT SIGNOR COSIMO DE' MEDICI, DUKE OF FLORENCE AND SIENA

33BERNA

9PIUS PAPA QUINTUS

34DUCCIO

10PREFACE TO THE WHOLE WORK

35ANTONIO VINIZIANO

11PREFACE TO THE LIVES

36JACOPO DI CASENTINO

12CONCERNING THE LIVES OF THE PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, AND ARCHITECTS, WHO HAVE LIVED FROM CIMABUE TO THE PRESENT DAY. WRITTEN BY MESSER GIORGIO VASARI, PAINTER OF AREZZO

37SPINELLO ARETINO

13GIOVANNI CIMABUE

38GHERARDO STARNINA

14ARNOLFO DI LAPO

39LIPPO

15NICCOLA AND GIOVANNI OF PISA

40DON LORENZO MONACO

16ANDREA TAFI

41TADDEO BARTOLI

17GADDO GADDI

42LORENZO DI BICCI

18MARGARITONE

43THE SECOND PART OF THE LIVES OF THE SCULPTORS, PAINTERS, AND ARCHITECTS, WHO HAVE LIVED FROM CIMABUE TO OUR OWN DAY. WRITTEN BY MESSER GIORGIO VASARI, PAINTER AND ARCHITECT OF AREZZO

19GIOTTO

44PREFACE TO THE SECOND PART

20AGOSTINO AND AGNOLO OF SIENA

45JACOPO DELLA QUERCIA

21STEFANO AND UGOLINO SANESE

46NICCOLÒ ARETINO

22PIETRO LAURATI

47DELLO

23ANDREA PISANO

48NANNI D'ANTONIO DI BANCO

24BUONAMICO BUFFALMACCO

49LUCA DELLA ROBBIA