Description
'In this painting of Leonardo's there was a smile so pleasing that it seemed divine rather than human.'
Often called "the first art historian", Vasari writes with delight on the lives of Leonardo and other celebrated Renaissance artists .
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Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574). Vasari's works available in Penguin Classics are Lives of the Artists Volume I and Volume II.
The first art historian' explores genius and madness in Leonardo and other celebrated Renaissance artists.
About the Author
Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574). Vasari's works available in Penguin Classics are Lives of the Artists Volume I and Volume II.
Book Information
ISBN 9780141397764
Author Giorgio Vasari
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 54g
Dimensions(mm) 160mm * 110mm * 4mm
