The Life of Benvenuto Cellini

The Life of Benvenuto Cellini

Translated by John Addington Symonds, Introduction by John Pope-Henessy
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The Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith describes his life and career.
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In this masterful autobiography Cellini describes court life, his career as a Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith, and his views of his contemporaries, including Michelangelo.
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).

"Mini-triumphs of contemporary design... The words contained within these gem-like covers are lapidary as well."—Times Literary Supplement

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  • Format: Paperback
  • Dimensions: 186mm x 110mm
  • Pages: 582
  • Brand: Phaidon
  • Series: Arts and Letters
  • ISBN: 9780714833644
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