A selection of 36 essential biographies (abridged from the original 200+).
Includes an expert introduction and extensive explanatory notes that correct Vasari’s many historical "tall tales". Core Strengths The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)
This edition of is widely considered the gold standard for students and art enthusiasts because it balances readable prose with heavy-duty scholarship. Quick Summary Translators: Julia Conaway Bondanella and Peter Bondanella. A selection of 36 essential biographies (abridged from
Unlike the multi-volume complete sets, this single-volume Oxford World's Classics version is easy to carry while traveling through Italy. Potential Drawbacks The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)