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OverviewThe fame and influence of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) were as immediate as they were unprecedented. It is not surprising, therefore, that he was the only living artist Giorgio Vasari included in the first edition of ""Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects"", published in 1550. Revised and expanded in 1568, Vasari's monumental work comprises more than two hundred biographies; for centuries it has been recognised as a seminal text in art history and one of the most important sources on the Italian Renaissance. Vasari tells the grand story of the artist's expansive career, profiling his working habits; describing the creation of countless masterpieces, from the David to the Sistine Chapel ceiling; and illuminating his relationships with popes and other illustrious patrons. A lifelong friend, Vasari also quotes generously from the correspondence between the two men; the narrative is further enhanced by an abundance of colourful anecdotes. The volume's 40 illustrations convey the range and richness of Michelangelo's art. An introduction by the scholar David Hemsoll traces the textual development of Vasari's ""Lives"" and situates his biography of Michelangelo in the broader context of Renaissance art history. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Giorgio Vasari , David HemsollPublisher: Getty Trust Publications Imprint: Getty Publications ISBN: 9781606065655ISBN 10: 1606065653 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 03 April 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGiorgio Vasari (1511-1574), Florentine painter, architect, and intimate of the Medici, was a leading exponent of the later Renaissance style sometimes called Mannerism, which was heavily influenced by Michelangelo; in addition to his great ""Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects"", his best-known works are the frescoes in the Palazzo Vecchio. David Hemsoll, senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham, in the United Kingdom, has published widely on Renaissance art and architecture. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |