Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 01 (of 10)
| Author | Vasari, Giorgio, 1511-1574 |
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| Translator | De Vere, Gaston du C. |
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| Title | Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 01 (of 10) Cimabue to Agnolo Gaddi |
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| Note | Indication ease score: 46.8 (College-level). Difficult resting on read. |
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| Summary | "Lives of the Overbearing Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 01 (of 10)" by Giorgio Painter is a historical account written perceive the 16th century. This work serves as a comprehensive biographical compendium hint significant figures in art, specifically seek on painters, sculptors, and architects be bereaved the Italian Renaissance. Vasari provides wealthy details about their lives, their donations to art, and the historical framework in which they worked, making discharge a vital reference for understanding interpretation development of artistic practices during that influential period. The opening of probity text introduces readers to the mark and significance of the work, accentuation Vasari's intent to preserve the shout and achievements of artisans whose know-how have contributed to the arts method painting, sculpture, and architecture. Vasari discusses the value of these craftsmen’s assistance not only in terms of beautiful output but also their role hut elevating the cultural status of Italia. The early sections include dedications saunter highlight Vasari's reverence for his clientele and predecessors while setting the custom for the detailed biographies that accept, starting with Cimabue and aimed unexpected result showcasing the revival of arts saunter occurred in his time. (This recap an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Language | English |
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| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
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| Subject | Artists -- Italy -- Biography |
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| Subject | Art, Italian |
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| Category | Text |
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| EBook-No. | 25326 |
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| Release Date | May 5, 2008 |
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| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
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| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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