Life of Leonardo da Vinci

Giorgio Vasaris Lives of the Most Famous Painters, Sculptors, and Architects (1550 and 1569) is a classic of cultural history, painting a vivid picture of the progress of art in the hands of individual masters. This beautiful edition offers a literary translation that respects the 16th-century Italian, transposing Vasaris vocabulary into its modern equivalent. Martin Kemp is an eminent scholar who has written on the vocabulary of Renaissance writings on art and has co-translated Leonardo on Painting and Leonardos Codex Leicester. Translated in partnership with Lucy Russell, the text will be the first to cover both the 1550 edition and the expanded version of 1568 and the first to integrate the texts of the two editions on the page. Illustrated with all the works of art discussed by Vasari and a selection of Leonardos studies of science and technology, this will be the perfect accompaniment to Leonardos 500th anniversary celebrations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2019
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Giorgio Vasaris Lives of the Most Famous Painters, Sculptors and Architects (1550 and 1569) stands as a timeless masterpiece of cultural history. This monumental compilation spans the lives of artists ranging from Giotto to Michelangelo, providing a captivating portrayal of the evolution of art in the hands of individual maestros. Among these artists, the life of Leonardo stands out as particularly vivid, even surpassing Vasaris own account of Michelangelo, whom he both knew and revered.

This exquisite edition presents a literary translation that honors the 16th-century Italian language, seamlessly translating Vasaris vocabulary into its contemporary equivalent. Martin Kemp, an esteemed scholar, has delved into the intricacies of Renaissance art vocabulary and co-translated Leonardo on Painting and Leonardos Codex Leicester. Collaborating with Lucy Russell, this text will be the first to encompass both the 1550 edition and the expanded version of 1568, seamlessly integrating the texts on the page. Thoughtful endnotes will offer concise insights into Leonardos career, drawing upon modern knowledge.

Illustrated with a comprehensive selection of the works of art discussed by Vasari and a range of Leonardos studies in science and technology, this book serves as an ideal companion to commemorate Leonardos 500th anniversary celebrations.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 142 x 193 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500239858