Understanding the Historical Chronology of Art that Vasari Presents

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Explain the historical chronology of art that Vasari presents.
Vasari presents a unique chronology of art that helps capture how art evolved over the years and the challenges that impacted art. First, Vasari talks about art as a subset of nature. He speaks of how art has been conceived from the heart even without man's prior exposure to art. He talks of how people reared in the woods happen to be impacted by nature to practice art. He speaks of how the first men on earth were motivated or inspired by their surroundings to conceive the first art ideas. However, he clarifies that this period was not buoyed by what he considers perfect art, which he believes came in the next phase in his chronology.
The second phase in Vasari's chronology involves the Roman Empire. In this era, Vasari notes that art attained the perfection that was lacking before. In this phase, art grew and acquired wings as it became more sophisticated and suave. Also, it grew in relevance, but according to Vasari, it was declining regarding its essence. Other Caesars did try to continue enhancing and facilitating the development of art, but they all fell short as the decline of art continued.
However, even though the quality of art declined, the growth in other nations' strength also significantly impacted Rome's art. Vasari notes that as rebellions arose all around Rome, some of the best artists, painters, architects, and sculptors were killed and their works destroyed as the empire was declining in strength. Without understanding the importance of the artworks, the rebellious nations thought it best to destroy these works. Nevertheless, the destruction experienced during the rebellions does not match the one that happened at the hands of the Christians who destroyed everything on their path in their quest to spread religion and denounce the pagan world.
Lastly, Vasari speaks about Gothic art, which came much later. However, he also speaks to the re-emergence of the antique arts that came about later, but that connected to the old pieces.
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