Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects: Tr. From the Italian of Giorgio Vasari. With Notes and Illustrations, chiefly Selected (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021628022)

Originally published in the 16th century, this landmark work on Renaissance art history is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Vasari's biographical sketches of leading artists of his time are rich with factual detail and anecdote. This edition, translated by Jean Paul Richter and annotated by Mrs. Jonathan Foster, is a classic of art literature.

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