Vite De' Piu Eccellenti Pittori Scultori E Architetti.

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"Vite de' più eccellenti pittori, scultori e architetti" (Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects), often simply known as "The Lives," is a series of artist biographies written by the 16th-century Italian painter and architect Giorgio Vasari. First published in 1550 in Florence, the work is considered the foundational text of art-historical writing and is the first comprehensive and systematic study of art history in the Western world. Vasari's work was revised and expanded in 1568, and it includes biographies of many important Italian artists, some of whom were Vasari's contemporaries and personal acquaintances.

Structured as a series of individual biographies, "The Lives" is more than a mere collection of artists' life stories. Vasari infuses his narratives with assessments of the works of the artists he discusses, offering critiques and praises that illustrate his own artistic preferences and theories. Notably, Vasari emphasizes the concept of artistic progress, proposing a developmental trajectory in art that culminates with the High Renaissance, which he regards as the peak of artistic achievement. Central to Vasari's narrative is the idea of the "rebirth" or "renaissance" of the arts, originating from the rediscovery of classical antiquity.

"The Lives" is also significant for its inclusion of artists' anecdotes, which not only provide insight into their characters and personal lives but also reflect broader cultural and social conditions of the time. Vasari's detailed descriptions of techniques and materials used in the arts contribute to valuable technical insights into 16th-century art production.

The influence of "The Lives" extends beyond the realm of art history. The work has been a fundamental reference for art historians, critics, and enthusiasts for centuries and continues to be a critical resource for understanding the Renaissance and its artistic giants. Through his narratives, Vasari shaped the canon of Italian Renaissance art and significantly influenced the course of Western art history.

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