Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 02 (of 10)

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Author Vasari, Giorgio, 1511-1574
Translator De Vere, Gaston du C.
Title Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 02 (of 10)
Berna to Michelozzo Michelozzi
Credits Produced by Mark C. Orton, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
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Summary "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 02 (of 10)" by Giorgio Vasari is a historical account written in the early 16th century. This work serves as a biographical compilation of notable artists, primarily from the Italian Renaissance, focusing on their lives, artistic contributions, and the cultural context of their time. Vasari aims to celebrate artists like Berna, Duccio, and Antonio Viniziano while reflecting on the impacts of their as well as other notable figures in the fine arts. The opening of this volume introduces a slew of artists, commencing with Berna, a painter from Siena, whose early death cut short a promising career, yet left behind significant works. Vasari vividly describes Berna’s contributions, detailing specific paintings and their emotional impact on viewers, and includes notes on Duccio who is recognized for elevating marble work to new heights. The narrative continues to explore the lives of various other artists, outlining their unique styles and major works, and the unfortunate fates that often befell them, such as untimely deaths or losses due to wars and disasters, thus setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Renaissance artistry and legacy throughout the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class N: Fine Arts
Subject Artists -- Italy -- Biography
Subject Art, Italian
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EBook-No. 25759
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