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Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 03 (of 10)

Filarete and Simone to Mantegna

by Giorgio Vasari

Translated by Gaston du C. De Vere

"Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 03 (of 10)" by Giorgio Vasari is a series of artist biographies written in the 16th century. This groundbreaking work is considered the first important book on art history, chronicling the lives and achievements of Renaissance masters. Vasari's vivid portraits blend technical insights with entertaining gossip and anecdotes, creating an influential encyclopedia that shaped how generations have understood Italian Renaissance art. Though favoring Florentine artists, it remains an essential source for understanding the era's creative genius.

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