Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 06 (of 10)
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About this eBook
| 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. 06 (of 10) Fra Giocondo to Niccolo Soggi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). 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. 06" by Giorgio Vasari is a historical account written in the early 16th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive ten-volume series that chronicles the lives and works of notable artists, primarily from the Renaissance period. The focus of this particular volume is on figures such as Fra Giocondo and Niccolò Soggi, along with the artistic contributions from their contemporaries, providing insights into their skills, achievements, and influence on the art world. The opening of this volume introduces Fra Giocondo, highlighting his multifaceted expertise as a philosopher, architect, and scholar. It details his significant contributions to architectural designs, particularly the restoration of Verona's Ponte della Pietra and his involvement in the construction of important structures in Venice. Furthermore, the text delves into Giocondo's scholarly pursuits, showcasing his deep knowledge of antiquities and his interactions with notable historical figures, such as the Emperor Maximilian and Lorenzo de' Medici. This introductory section sets a scholarly tone for the rest of the volume, promising rich biographical anecdotes and critical evaluations of the many artists discussed within its pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Artists -- Italy -- Biography |
| Subject | Art, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28422 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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