What was a common criticism of Vasari's "Lives.."?
Too brief
Many factual errors
Poor language
Plagiarism
Answer
The main criticism of Vasari's "Lives of the Artists" was its numerous factual errors. While it is an essential text for understanding the development of Renaissance art, many of the anecdotes and information provided by Vasari have been proven to be inaccurate or greatly exaggerated. Despite this, Vasari's work remains a valuable source of information on the lives and careers of Renaissance artists.
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