The Lives of the Artists
by Giorgio Vasari, Julia Conway Bondanella, Peter Bondanella
The Lives of the Artists by Giorgio Vasari, Julia Conway Bondanella, Peter Bondanella holds a well received rating of 3.78 out of 5, based on 18.3K reader ratings. First published in 1550. The book spans 616 pages.
About The Lives of the Artists
Packed with facts, attributions, and entertaining anecdotes about his contemporaries, Giorgio Vasari's collection of biographical accounts also presents a highly influential theory of the development of Renaissance art.Beginning with Cimabue and Giotto, who represent the infancy of art, Vasari considers the period of youthful vigour, shaped by Donatello, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, and Masaccio, before discussing the mature period of perfection, dominated by the titanic figures of Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo.This specially commissioned translation contains thirty-six of the most important lives as well as an introduction and explanatory notes.About the Series:For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Giorgio Vasari, Julia Conway Bondanella, Peter Bondanella |
| Published | 1550 |
| Pages | 616 |
| Genres | Arts & Photography, Biography & Memoir, History, Non-Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.78 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,288 |
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The Lives of the Artists is categorized as Arts & Photography, Biography & Memoir, History, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 18.3K reader ratings, The Lives of the Artists has an average score of 3.78 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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The Lives of the Artists has 616 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Lives of the Artists?
The Lives of the Artists was written by Giorgio Vasari, Julia Conway Bondanella, Peter Bondanella. It was first published in 1550.
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The ISBN-13 for The Lives of the Artists is 9780192834100.0.
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