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“Drawing is the necessary beginning of everything [in Art], and not having it, one has nothing.”

Quote by Giorgio Vasari

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Giorgio Vasari was an Italian painter, architect, and writer who is renowned for his significant contributions to the history of art. He authored the Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, a seminal work in the field of art history. Born on July 30, 1511, in Arezzo, Tuscany, Vasari's influence extended beyond his artistic endeavors to include architectural achievements, such as the Vasari Corridor in Florence. He passed away on June 27, 1574. more

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