Often called "the first art historian", the author writes with delight on the lives of Leonardo and other celebrated Renaissance artists.
Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary'In this painting of Leonardo's there was a smile so pleasing that it seemed divine rather than human.'
Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574). Vasari's works available in Penguin Classics are Lives of the Artists Volume I and Volume II.
The first art historian' explores genius and madness in Leonardo and other celebrated Renaissance artists.
The first art historian' explores genius and madness in Leonardo and other celebrated Renaissance artists.