Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 10 (of 10)
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| Author | Vasari, Giorgio, 1511-1574 |
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| Translator | De Vere, Gaston du C. |
| Title |
Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 10 (of 10)
Bronzino to Vasari, & General Index. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 19.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, Vol. 10" by Giorgio Vasari is a historical account written in the early 16th century. This volume encapsulates the lives and contributions of notable artists, beginning with the celebrated Florentine painter Agnolo Bronzino and extending to an index covering the previous volumes. The book offers a detailed exploration of the artistic achievements and styles of various craftsmen from the Renaissance period, providing insights into their influence on art and culture during this time. At the start of the volume, Vasari introduces Agnolo Bronzino, highlighting his remarkable skills and artistic journey from his apprenticeship under Pontormo to becoming an eminent painter known for his portraits and religious works. The text outlines several key works created by Bronzino, illustrating his mastery with details about specific paintings and the contexts in which they were commissioned, typically involving significant figures like the Medici family. Vasari's detailed descriptions not only showcase Bronzino's techniques and thematic explorations but also reflect the broader cultural milieu of Florence during the Renaissance, emphasizing the interplay between art and the sociopolitical landscape of the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Artists -- Italy -- Biography |
| Subject | Art, Italian |
| Subject | Painters -- Italy -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33203 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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