Benvenuto Cellini

Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Benvenuto Cellini was a celebrated Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith; a passionate craftsman who was admired and resented by the most powerful political and artistic personalities in sixteenth-century Florence, Rome and Paris. He was also a murderer and a braggart, a shameless adventurer who at different times experienced both papal persecution and imprisonment, and the adulation of the royal court. Inn-keepers and prostitutes, kings and cardinals, artists and soldiers rub shoulders in the pages of his notorious autobiography: a vivid portrait of the manners and morals of both the rulers of the day and of their subjects. Written with supreme powers of invective and an irrepressible sense of humour, this is an unrivalled glimpse into the palaces and prisons of the Italy of Michelangelo and the Medici.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 353
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Mai 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781627931670
• Artikelnr.: 49162131

Autorenporträt

Benvenuto Cellini was an influential Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and author, born on November 3, 1500, in Florence, Italy. His best-known works include the exquisite Cellini Salt Cellar, the Perseus with the Head of Medusa, and his autobiography, which is regarded as one of the most important documents of the 16th century. Cellini's artistry flourished during the Renaissance and Mannerist periods, where he became renowned for his mastery in both sculpture and fine metalwork. He received his education at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, which shaped his approach to art and craft. Throughout his life, Cellini faced numerous personal and professional challenges, many of which he detailed in his autobiography, reflecting his intense passion and turbulent relationships. His work remains a significant part of the Renaissance legacy, influencing later generations of artists. Cellini passed away on February 13, 1571, in Florence, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of art and craftsmanship. His parents were Maria Lisabetta Granacci and Giovanni Cellini.