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Italian painter, architect, writer and historian

Lived
1511–1574
Country
Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Books
1

Giorgio Vasari published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects (1550).

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  1. Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects (1550)

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About Giorgio Vasari

Giorgio Vasari was an Italian Renaissance painter, architect, art historian, and biographer known for his work Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, considered the ideological foundation of Western art-historical writing, and still much cited in modern biographies of the many Italian Renaissance artists he covers, including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, although he is since regarded as including many factual errors, especially when covering artists from before he was born.

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Giorgio Vasari FAQ

How many books has Giorgio Vasari written?
Giorgio Vasari published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Giorgio Vasari's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects.
What is Giorgio Vasari's last book?
Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects (1550).
What is Giorgio Vasari's most famous book?
Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects (1550) is Giorgio Vasari's most widely read book.
Can I read Giorgio Vasari's books for free?
Yes. 12 books by Giorgio Vasari are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.