The Lives Of The Artists (oxford World's Classics) May 2026

Includes an expert introduction and extensive explanatory notes that correct Vasari’s many historical "tall tales". Core Strengths

While Vasari himself was notoriously biased toward Florentine artists and prone to inventing anecdotes, this edition uses footnotes to point out where he’s wrong about dates or attributions. The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)

A selection of 36 essential biographies (abridged from the original 200+). The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)

The Lives of the Artists by Giorgio Vasari · Audiobook preview The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)