The Lives of the Most Famous Painters, Sculptors, and Architects

Giorgio Vasari (1511—1574) — one of the brightest figures of the Italian Renaissance. As a student of Michelangelo Buonarroti and court painter to the Medici family, Vasari left his mark in science, becoming one of the founders of art history.... An artist, architect, and writer, today Vasari is best known for his renowned work «The Lives of the Most Famous Painters, Sculptors, and Architects». This book will be useful for anyone interested in the history of art. Legendary personalities, titans of the Renaissance, come to life on these pages thanks to the subtle artistic analysis, gentle irony of the author, their contemporary, and extraordinary details. Giotto and Botticelli, Michelangelo and da Vinci, Tintoretto and Giorgione await you on these pages. The series «Library of Art Studies» is an indispensable assistant for anyone studying art. The texts collected here highlight the main names in art history, unravel intricate connections, and explain important works and events that continue to influence the course of modern culture. Chronology, methodology for independent analysis, key theses, and a concise retelling of the main ideas — this series has everything. Expand your knowledge of art — the library eagerly awaits its inquisitive and understanding reader.