Giorgio Vasari
Giorgio Vasari was an Italian painter, architect, and historian, best known for his biographies of Renaissance artists in 'The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects.' His insights into the lives of his contemporaries provide a crucial historical perspective on the art of the period. In 'Perspectives,' he takes on the role of detective investigating the murder of Jacopo da Pontormo, intertwining his artistic legacy with a thrilling mystery.
Born on Jul 30, 1511 (514 years old)
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France:
Giorgio Vasari is noted for opposing Gothic art in his writings about artists of his time.
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Spain:
Emili Rosales highlights the upcoming publication of 'Les vides de Giorgio Vasari'.
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Spain:
Giorgio Vasari was a historian who wrote about the miraculous survival of a painting during transport.
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Bolivia:
Giorgio Vasari dedicated sections of his study on illustrious artists to the most creative women he knew.
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Panama:
Giorgio Vasari dedicated sections of his work to notable women artists.
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Romania:
Giorgio Vasari mentioned the illicit love story between Filippo Lippi and Lucrezia Buti in his chronicles.
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Latvia:
Giorgio Vasari's book on the lives of the most excellent painters, sculptors, and architects is being showcased for the first time to the Latvian public.
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Liechtenstein:
Giorgio Vasari is known as the first biographer of Leonardo Da Vinci and is portrayed by an actor in the exhibition.
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France:
Giorgio Vasari praised the talent of Léonard de Vinci.
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Spain:
Giorgio Vasari constructed the Corredor Vasariano in just nine months.
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