Giorgio Vasari

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Giorgio Vasari is written by Liana De Girolami Cheney and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1036441695 (ISBN 10) and 9781036441692 (ISBN 13).

This book presents Giorgio Vasari as an intellectual, painter, and philosopher—a rarely explored perspective in existing scholarship. It provides a fresh understanding of how Giorgio Vasari influenced the portrayal of successful artists in 16th-century Italy. His extensive education in classical studies, humanism, and art and his unparalleled intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and creative prowess enabled him to formulate a bold and assertive viewpoint on art and its history. With the support of humanists, fellow artists, and the patronage of his era, Vasari transformed the artist’s role. Artists came to be perceived as divinely inspired creators of images that convey profound moral and intellectual messages. Their status was elevated from mere artisans to creators whose work brings beauty to the world and makes enduring contributions to cultural heritage.