Autobiography by Benvenuto Cellini
The Life of Benvenuto, Son of Maestro Giovanni Cellini, in Florence
The book is a vivid personal account of a 16th-century Italian artist and goldsmith, providing a detailed portrayal of Renaissance life. The author narrates his tumultuous career, which spanned artistic triumphs, patronage under powerful figures, and frequent legal and violent skirmishes. His narrative is filled with tales of his work on important commissions, his encounters with notable contemporaries, and his passionate dedication to art. The autobiography stands out for its lively storytelling, the author's brash personality, and insights into the social and cultural dynamics of the time, making it a valuable historical document as well as an engaging personal story.
The 1935th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1728
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- Italian
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- La vita di Benvenuto Cellini
- Memoirs of Benvenuto Cellini
- My Life
- The Autobiography Of Benvenuto Cellini
- The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini
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