9781331623434 - The Life of Giorgio Vasari: A Study of the Later Renaissance in Italy (Classic Reprint) de Carden, Robert Walter (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and times of Giorgio Vasari, an artist and architect who lived during the Italian Renaissance. Vasariââ â¢s story is examined not only as a significant figure in art history but also as a representative of his era, a period of profound cultural and political change. The author meticulously analyzes Vasari's life through a detailed examination of his letters, autobiography, and the famous "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," which Vasari himself compiled. The book explores the challenges and opportunities of being an artist in a society marked by political upheavals, patronage, and the struggle to maintain artistic excellence amidst a changing world. Through the lens of Vasari's personal journey, the book offers profound insights into the artistic and social landscape of the Renaissance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.