Reviewers note that while the sentences can be long and "eloquent," they capture the "chatty" and humorous spirit of the original 16th-century text.
This edition of is widely considered the gold standard for students and art enthusiasts because it balances readable prose with heavy-duty scholarship. Quick Summary Translators: Julia Conaway Bondanella and Peter Bondanella. The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)
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. Reviewers note that while the sentences can be
A selection of 36 essential biographies (abridged from the original 200+). The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)
Includes an expert introduction and extensive explanatory notes that correct Vasari’s many historical "tall tales". Core Strengths