Memoirs of Benvenuto Cellini a Florentine Artist - Paperback - 9781417958016

Memoirs of Benvenuto Cellini is an autobiography of the renowned Florentine artist, Benvenuto Cellini. The book was written in the 16th century and is considered one of the most important works of Italian literature. The book covers Cellini's life from his childhood in Florence to his travels throughout Italy and France, and his work as a goldsmith and sculptor for various noble patrons. The memoirs also detail Cellini's involvement in various political and military conflicts, including his imprisonment and his participation in the siege of Rome. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of Renaissance life, its colorful characters, and its frank depictions of Cellini's own personal and sexual exploits. It is a fascinating account of one of the most important artists of the Renaissance and provides a unique perspective on the social and political climate of the time.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.

• | Author: Benvenuto Cellini
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: May 04, 2005
• | Number of Pages: 532 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1417958014
• | ISBN-13: 9781417958016