Short Response paper #2: Giorgio Vasari’s “Preface to the Lives” from The Lives of Artists (1563) and Karel van Mander’s “Preface to the Lives of the Celebrated

Short Response paper #2: Giorgio Vasari’s “Preface to the Lives” from The Lives of Artists (1563) and Karel van Mander’s “Preface to the Lives of the Celebrated

Netherlandish and High German Painters” (1603-1604)
Due in class on Monday, September 22

In a 1/2-1 page typed, double-spaced response papers (12 pt font), please respond.

Both Vasari and van Mander consider the cultural role of the art historian. Why, do they argue, is history-writing an important endeavor? What are the similarities and

differences between their claims about the relationship between art historical writing and commemoration? Do you agree or disagree with them, and why? You might want

to consider the following passages in your discussion:

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