Episode 450
Vasari: Inventor of Artistic Genius
How did an influential book, published 475 years ago, forever shape our notions of the Renaissance and artistic genius?
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
August 7, 20251h 4m
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Show Notes
<p>What if the tale of one night could change the way we view art forever?</p><br><p>Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Noah Charney to explore the life and legacy of Giorgio Vasari, the man who redefined art as an intellectual pursuit and artists as divine geniuses. They delve into Vasari's influential work and how it shaped our understanding of the Renaissance, artistic genius, and the very structure of art history today.</p><p>From the tale of a fabricated murder among Renaissance artists to the lasting impact on museum curation and art education, Suzannah and Noah uncover how Vasari's blend of truth and myth continues to influence modern perceptions of creativity and value in art.</p><br><p>MORE:</p><p><strong>Leonardo da Vinci with Ken Burns</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Fv8RTd6AWAmMQ7DKYRHcY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Fv8RTd6AWAmMQ7DKYRHcY</a></p><p><strong>Michelangelo</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ocKCFinOdaCZYfBtHoMXn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ocKCFinOdaCZYfBtHoMXn</a></p><br><p>Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.</p><p>All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.</p><p><em>Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast</em></p><br><p><strong>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at </strong><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>: </strong></p><p><a href="https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on</a></p>
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