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The Life of Benvenuto Cellini
The Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith describes his life and career.
Translated by John Addington Symonds, Introduction by John Pope-Henessy
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Overview
- In this masterful autobiography, Cellini describes court life, his career as a Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith, and his views of his contemporaries, including Michelangelo
Specifications
- Paperback
- English
- 186 x 110 mm, 7 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
- 582 pp
- 97 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714833644
- ISBN-10: 0714833649
In the press
'Mini-triumphs of contemporary design … the words contained within these gem-like covers are lapidary as well.' (Times Literary Supplement)
About the book
In this masterful autobiography Cellini describes court life, his career as a Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith, and his views of his contemporaries, including Michelangelo.
About the author(s)
Sir John Pope-Hennessy (1913-94) was one of the 20th century's most distinguished art historians and museum directors. He was Director of the Victoria & Albert Museum (1967-73), Director of the British Museum (1974-76) and Consultative Chairman of the Department of European Paintings, Metropolitan Museum, New York (1977-86).
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