Autobiography Of Benvenuto Cellini

By Charles J. Finger

Book Overview

The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini is a first-person account of the life of the famous Italian artist and goldsmith, Benvenuto Cellini. The book, translated by Charles J. Finger, covers Cellini's life from his birth in Florence in 1500 to his death in 1571. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each detailing a different period in Cellini's life. In the first chapter, he describes his childhood and early years as an apprentice to his father, who was a musician. He then goes on to recount his travels throughout Italy and France, where he worked as a goldsmith for various wealthy patrons.Throughout the book, Cellini recounts his many adventures and encounters with famous figures of his time, including Michelangelo and Pope Clement VII. He also describes his many creative endeavors, including his work as a sculptor and his design of a large bronze statue of Perseus.The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Renaissance artist and provides insight into the artistic and cultural milieu of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428600108
• ISBN13: 9781428600102
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"