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Title: The Lives of the Painters, Sculptors & Architects, Volume 1 (of 8)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lives_of_the_Most_Excellent_Painters,_Sculptors,_and_Architects
Credits: E-text prepared by Roy Brown
Summary: "The Lives of the Painters, Sculptors & Architects, Volume 1 (of 8)" by Giorgio Vasari is a historical account written in the mid-16th century. This work serves as a comprehensive examination of notable artists from the Italian Renaissance, highlighting their lives, contributions, and the evolution of art during a transformative period in history. Vasari's narrative places a particular focus on the artists' achievements and the technical advancements in the fields of painting, sculpture, and architecture. At the start of the text, Vasari introduces a philosophical overview of the arts, tracing their origins and discussing the decline and revival of painting and sculpture leading to the Renaissance. He begins with Giovanni Cimabue, a significant figure in the evolution of painting, giving a biographical sketch of his life in Florence, his natural talent, and his groundbreaking contributions that helped revive the art form after a period of stagnation. Following this, he elaborates on Cimabue's techniques and projects, emphasizing his role in shaping the path for future artists, particularly Giotto, his renowned pupil. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of each artist and their impact on the artistic heritage of Italy and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Vasari, Giorgio, 1511-1574
EBook No.: 21212
Published: Apr 24, 2007
Downloads: 318
Language: English
Subject: Artists -- Italy -- Biography
Subject: Art, Italian
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Lives of the Painters, Sculptors & Architects, Volume 1 (of 8)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lives_of_the_Most_Excellent_Painters,_Sculptors,_and_Architects
Credits: E-text prepared by Roy Brown
Summary: "The Lives of the Painters, Sculptors & Architects, Volume 1 (of 8)" by Giorgio Vasari is a historical account written in the mid-16th century. This work serves as a comprehensive examination of notable artists from the Italian Renaissance, highlighting their lives, contributions, and the evolution of art during a transformative period in history. Vasari's narrative places a particular focus on the artists' achievements and the technical advancements in the fields of painting, sculpture, and architecture. At the start of the text, Vasari introduces a philosophical overview of the arts, tracing their origins and discussing the decline and revival of painting and sculpture leading to the Renaissance. He begins with Giovanni Cimabue, a significant figure in the evolution of painting, giving a biographical sketch of his life in Florence, his natural talent, and his groundbreaking contributions that helped revive the art form after a period of stagnation. Following this, he elaborates on Cimabue's techniques and projects, emphasizing his role in shaping the path for future artists, particularly Giotto, his renowned pupil. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of each artist and their impact on the artistic heritage of Italy and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Vasari, Giorgio, 1511-1574
EBook No.: 21212
Published: Apr 24, 2007
Downloads: 318
Language: English
Subject: Artists -- Italy -- Biography
Subject: Art, Italian
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.