The Lives Of The Artists (oxford World's Classics) -

While Vasari himself was notoriously biased toward Florentine artists and prone to inventing anecdotes, this edition uses footnotes to point out where he’s wrong about dates or attributions.

Reviewers note that while the sentences can be long and "eloquent," they capture the "chatty" and humorous spirit of the original 16th-century text. The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)

Unlike the multi-volume complete sets, this single-volume Oxford World's Classics version is easy to carry while traveling through Italy. Potential Drawbacks The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)

A selection of 36 essential biographies (abridged from the original 200+). The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)

The Lives of the Artists by Giorgio Vasari · Audiobook preview

Includes an expert introduction and extensive explanatory notes that correct Vasari’s many historical "tall tales". Core Strengths