Benvenuto Cellini Had No Prejudice Against Bronze

By: Anna Melissa Graves

Book Overview

""Benvenuto Cellini Had No Prejudice Against Bronze"" is a book written by Anna Melissa Graves. The book is a collection of essays that explores the life and work of Benvenuto Cellini, a renowned Italian artist and goldsmith of the Renaissance period. The author examines Cellini's artistic techniques, his use of bronze, and his contributions to the development of sculpture and metalwork during his time. The book also delves into Cellini's personal life, his relationships with patrons and other artists, and the controversies that surrounded him. Through her writing, Graves offers a fresh perspective on Cellini's legacy, highlighting his achievements and challenging common misconceptions about his character and work. Overall, ""Benvenuto Cellini Had No Prejudice Against Bronze"" is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in art history, the Renaissance, and the life of one of its most enigmatic figures.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: 141798550X
• ISBN13: 9781417985500
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"