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Vasari: Inventor of Artistic Genius

Not Just the Tudors

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Vasari: Artist and Historian

This chapter examines the life and education of Giorgio Vasari, focusing on his artistic journey and relationships, particularly with Michelangelo. It highlights how Vasari's experiences and status as a court artist under the Medici shaped his influential writings on art and artists, often blending fact with anecdote. The discussion further underscores the complexities of his narratives, which, while preserving the legacy of Renaissance art, also reflect the political dynamics of the era.

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