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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects
Giorgio VasariThe founding collection of artist biographies, later expanded, which set the pattern for writing about artists' lives.
The Life of Michelangelo
Ascanio CondiviAn early biography of Michelangelo written by a pupil close to the artist.
Lust for Life
Irving StoneA novelized life of Vincent van Gogh that made his story widely known to general readers.
Period Piece
Gwen RaveratA memoir of childhood in a Cambridge family, by an artist and wood engraver.
Jackson Pollock
Gregory White SmithA long, researched biography of Pollock that covers his early life and working methods in detail.
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Matisse the MasterHilary Spurling - Caravaggio
CaravaggioAndrew Graham-Dixon - Van Gogh (Essential Art)
Van Gogh (Essential Art)James Smith - Magritte
MagritteFederico Zeri2001 - René Magritte, Leben Und Werk
René Magritte, Leben Und WerkUwe M. Schneede1973 - John Piper, Myfanwy PiperJohn Piper, Myfanwy PiperFrances Spalding2009
- Self-Portrait
Self-PortraitCelia Paul - Antoine Watteau
Antoine WatteauAntoine Watteau1980