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Gian Paolo Lomazzo
Italian artist and writer (1538ā1592) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gian Paolo Lomazzo (26 April 1538 ā 27 January 1592; his first name is sometimes also given as "Giovan" or "Giovanni") was an Italian artist and writer on art. Praised as a painter, Lomazzo wrote about artistic practice and art theory after blindness compelled him to pursue a different professional path by 1571.[1] Lomazzo's written works were especially influential to second generation Mannerism in Italian art and architecture.
Quick Facts Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo, Born ...
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Born | 26 April 1538 |
Died | 27 January 1592 (aged 53) Milan |
Nationality | Italian |
Known for | Painting, art criticism |
Movement | Italian Renaissance |
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