Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini - Softcover

Cellini, Benvenuto

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1617205990 ISBN 13: 9781617205996

Publisher: SMK Books, 2015

Synopsis

The autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini was started in the year 1558 at the age of 58 and ended abruptly just before his last trip to Pisa around the year 1563 when Cellini was approximately 63 years old. The memoirs give a detailed account of his singular career, as well as his loves, hatreds, passions, and delights, written in an energetic, direct, and racy style.

About this title

Book Description:

Cellini's Life, completed in 1562, is the most important autobiography from Renaissance Italy and one of the most spirited and colourful autobiographies in any language.

About the Author:

Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) was a celebrated goldsmith and distinguished sculptor whose powerful talent can still be seen in such works as his bronze statue of Perseus and his gold salt cellar made for Francis 1. He worked for a variety of patrons, including Popes Clement VII and Paul III.

About this edition

• Publisher: SMK Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1617205990
• ISBN 13: 9781617205996
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350