Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 06 (of 10) Fra Giocondo to Niccolo Soggi

"Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 06" by Giorgio Vasari is a historical record from the 1500s that documents the lives and creations of important Renaissance artists. This book, part of a larger series, spotlights artists like Fra Giocondo and Niccolò Soggi. The book investigates their talents, successes, and impacts on art. For example, Fra Giocondo gets praise for his knowledge of philosophy, architecture, and academics. Readers get accounts of his architectural work, like fixing Verona’s Ponte della Pietra and helping with building projects in Venice. The book shares Giocondo's knowledge of ancient history and his connections with big names like Emperor Maximilian and Lorenzo de' Medici. This start presents a serious mood for what's to come, with interesting life stories and study of the many artists covered in the book.