Canvas Print : Giorgio Vasari, Italian artist and author

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Giorgio Vasari, Italian artist and author

Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), Italian painter and biographer. Vasari was born at Arezzo in Tuscany. He was trained form an early age as an artist and at sixteen was sent to Florence. He was commissioned by the Medici and their friends as well as patrons in Naples. He was also excelled in architecture, being the creator of the Vasari Corridor in Florence linking the Ufizzi and Pitti palaces. He is best known today as an art historian and biographer. His Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects was published in 1550 and is seen as the first significant work of art history. This work of biography is filled with pieces of gossip, but has an excellent neutral aesthetic appreciation of the art he discusses. He was the first to use the term Renaissance in print. This woodcut comes from van Opmeers Opus chronographicum orbis universi published at Antwerp in 1611

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16th Century Architect Art History Biographer Corridor Florence Historian Renaissance Vertical Wood Cut Writer Giorgio Vasari Italian Artist Mono Chrome Pitti Palace

20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Bring the timeless beauty of art history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece features Giorgio Vasari, the renowned Italian artist and author, captured in a stunning portrait from the Science Photo Library. Known for his contributions to both painting and biography, Vasari was born in Arezzo and trained as an artist from a young age. Transform your space into a personal gallery with this elegant and sophisticated canvas print, a perfect addition to any art lover's collection.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases Giorgio Vasari, the renowned Italian artist and author who made significant contributions to the world of art and history. Born in Arezzo, Tuscany in 1511, Vasari displayed artistic talent from a young age and was sent to Florence at sixteen for further training. His exceptional skills earned him commissions from influential patrons such as the Medici family and their associates in Naples. Vasari's talents extended beyond painting; he also excelled in architecture, notably creating the iconic Vasari Corridor that connects the Ufizzi and Pitti palaces in Florence. However, his lasting legacy lies primarily in his role as an art historian and biographer. In 1550, he published "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects" considered a groundbreaking work of art history. This publication introduced not only an excellent aesthetic appreciation but also gossipy anecdotes about various artists. Interestingly enough, it was Vasari who first used the term "Renaissance" within its pages – a testament to his profound influence on our understanding of this transformative period in European history. The woodcut featured here is sourced from van Opmeer's "Opus chronographicum orbis universi" published in Antwerp during 1611. Its monochrome presentation adds a timeless quality to this vertical composition capturing Giorgio Vasari's essence as both an artist himself and chronicler of others' artistic achievements.

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