Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 04 (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. 04 (of 10) Filippino Lippi to Domenico Puligo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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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. 04" by Giorgio Vasari is a historical account written in the early 16th century. This volume focuses on the biographies and artistic contributions of various Renaissance artists, including Filippo Lippi, Bernardino Pinturicchio, and Francesco Francia among others. The text serves as both a record of their achievements and a commentary on their styles and influences, providing insight into the evolution of art during a significant cultural period. The opening of this volume introduces the life and work of Filippo Lippi, also known as Filippino, a talented painter from Florence. Vasari describes Lippi's early influences, including his training under Sandro Botticelli, as well as his innovations in the portrayal of figures and use of classical references in his works. The text highlights Lippi's major contributions to various chapels and locations, illustrating his artistic journey through the mention of specific paintings, techniques, and the praise he garnered during his lifetime. The excerpt underscores Lippi’s importance in the development of Renaissance art through vivid anecdotes and the detailing of his artistic endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Artists -- Italy -- Biography |
| Subject | Art, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28420 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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