'Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 6' Summary

The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, from Cimabue to Our Times, is a collection of biographies of Italian artists written by the 16th-century Italian painter and architect Giorgio Vasari. The Vite or "Lives" is a valuable witness of the thought about art at the times now known as Renaissance by one of its actors: Vasari is mostly known for being the mind behind the revitalization of the Uffizi, in Florence. The Lives are a fundamental work for art historians. The book provides a wealth of information about the lives and work of some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Vasari's writing is often lively and engaging, and he provides many insights into the personalities and artistic methods of the artists he profiles. The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, from Cimabue to Our Times, is a classic work of art history that continues to be read and studied by scholars and art enthusiasts alike.