# Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 07 (of 10)

_Tribolo to Il Sodoma_

By Giorgio Vasari.

"Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 07 (of 10)" by Giorgio Vasari is a series of artist biographies published in 1568. This groundbreaking work chronicles the lives and achievements of Renaissance masters, combining historical documentation with colorful anecdotes and gossip. Considered the first important book on art history, Vasari's influential text shaped how generations viewed Renaissance art, though his pronounced Florentine bias sparked lasting controversy. His vivid portraits of artists—mixing verified facts with entertaining tales—established the template for all subsequent art historical biography. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Translator: Gaston du C. De Vere
- Subjects: Artists -- Italy -- Biography; Art, Italian

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