ABOUT GIORGIO VASARI
An Italian Renaissance architect, painter, and author, he is best known for his 1550 biographical work, Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects. He is also known for designing an octagonal dome for Pistoia, Italy's Basilica of Our Lady of Humility.
He befriended Michelangelo while studying in Florence.
His written works discuss the lives and careers of many of the great artists of his day.
He grew up in Tuscany. He began studying in Florence after his cousin encouraged him to become an artist.
Many modern biographies of Leonardo da Vinci draw from Vasari's work.
