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Illustrated Biographies of the Greatest Artists of the Renaissance

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Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects: Illustrated - Biographies of the Greatest Artists of Renaissance, Including Leonardo da ... Giotto, Raphael, Brunelleschi & Donatello

by Giorgio Vasari

4.5 out of 5

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most versatile geniuses of all time. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, inventor, and scientist. He is best known for his paintings, such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Da Vinci was also a brilliant scientist and inventor. He made important contributions to the fields of anatomy, engineering, and optics.

Leonardo Da Vinci Lives Of The Most Excellent Painters Sculptors And Architects: Illustrated Biographies Of The Greatest Artists Of Renaissance Including Leonardo Da Giotto Raphael Brunelleschi Donatello

Michelangelo (1475-1564)

Michelangelo was one of the greatest sculptors of all time. He is best known for his sculptures of David and the Pietà. Michelangelo was also a talented painter and architect. He designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Michelangelo Lives Of The Most Excellent Painters Sculptors And Architects: Illustrated Biographies Of The Greatest Artists Of Renaissance Including Leonardo Da Giotto Raphael Brunelleschi Donatello

Raphael (1483-1520)

Raphael was one of the most famous painters of the Renaissance. He is best known for his Madonnas and his frescoes in the Vatican. Raphael was a master of composition and color. His paintings are characterized by their beauty, grace, and harmony.

Raphael Lives Of The Most Excellent Painters Sculptors And Architects: Illustrated Biographies Of The Greatest Artists Of Renaissance Including Leonardo Da Giotto Raphael Brunelleschi Donatello

Titian (1488-1576)

Titian was one of the greatest colorists of all time. He is best known for his portraits and his religious paintings. Titian was a master of oil painting. His paintings are characterized by their rich colors, bold brushwork, and dramatic lighting.

Titian Lives Of The Most Excellent Painters Sculptors And Architects: Illustrated Biographies Of The Greatest Artists Of Renaissance Including Leonardo Da Giotto Raphael Brunelleschi Donatello

The Renaissance was a period of great artistic achievement. The four artists profiled in this article are just a few of the many talented artists who lived and worked during this era. Their work continues to inspire and amaze us today.

Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects: Illustrated - Biographies of the Greatest Artists of Renaissance, Including Leonardo da ... Giotto, Raphael, Brunelleschi & Donatello

by Giorgio Vasari

4.5 out of 5