Lives of the artists

Giorgio Vasari's 'Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects' is a seminal work in art history, tracing the development of Italian art from Cimabue and Giotto to Leonardo and Michelangelo.

The book is renowned for its engaging biographies and anecdotes, offering insights into the personalities and artistic contributions of the Renaissance's most celebrated figures.

Vasari's work not only established him as the first art historian but also shaped the way art history is studied today.