{"title":"Ingrid Rowland","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of art history and biography with the works of Ingrid Rowland, a distinguished scholar and captivating author. Renowned for her expertise in the Italian Renaissance, Rowland brings to life the vibrant stories of art and its influential figures through her eloquent writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout title in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Collector of Lives: Giorgio Vasari and the Invention of Art\u003c\/em\u003e, where Rowland delves into the life of Giorgio Vasari, a pivotal artist and architect. Often considered the father of art history, Vasari's narrative is expertly unravelled, shedding light on the era's cultural and artistic developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRowland's works are a perfect blend of biography and memoir, offering an engaging journey through history while providing profound insights into the lives of remarkable individuals. Her meticulous research and engaging storytelling make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of human creativity and its evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Ingrid Rowland's books for a compelling exploration of the lives and legacies that shaped the art world as we know it today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-collector-of-lives-by-noah-charney-9780393356366","title":"The Collector of Lives","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Vasari (1511–1574) was a man of many talents—a sculptor, painter, architect, writer, and scholar—but he is best known for \u003cem\u003eLives of the Artists\u003c\/em\u003e, which singlehandedly established the canon of Italian Renaissance art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Vasari's extraordinary book, art was considered a technical skill, and artists were mere decorators and craftsmen. It was through Vasari's visionary writings that Raphael, Leonardo, and Michelangelo came to be regarded as great masters of life as well as art, their creative genius celebrated as a divine gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauded by Sarah Bakewell as \"insightful, gripping, and thoroughly enjoyable,\" \u003cem\u003eThe Collector of Lives\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how one Renaissance scholar completely redefined how we look at art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855860191468,"sku":"9780393356366","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/644543482328.jpg?v=1759281107"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ingrid-rowland.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}