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LoC No.: 03001981
Title: The treatises of Benvenuto Cellini on goldsmithing and sculpture
Original Publication: London: Edward Arnold, 1898.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: deaurider, A. Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Treatises of Benvenuto Cellini on Goldsmithing and Sculpture" by Cellini is a historical account written during the late 16th century. This work is a详细 examination of the goldsmithing and sculptural techniques used during the Renaissance, reflecting Cellini's own experiences as a master craftsman. The book serves as a practical guide for artisans, filled with personal anecdotes and technical insights into the craft of goldsmithing and sculpture. The opening of the treatises establishes the author's intention to share his extensive knowledge of goldsmithing with fellow craftsmen, particularly focusing on the art's intricacies and historical context rooted in Florence's Renaissance traditions. Cellini addresses the various techniques and materials used in goldsmithing, emphasizing the importance of skilled craftsmanship and artistry. He pays homage to notable figures in the field and sets the stage for detailed discussions on specific techniques, such as niello and filigree work, that will be covered later in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571
Translator: Ashbee, C. R. (Charles Robert), 1863-1942
EBook No.: 72995
Published: Feb 20, 2024
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Sculpture
Subject: Goldwork
LoCC: Fine Arts: Sculpture
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03001981
Title: The treatises of Benvenuto Cellini on goldsmithing and sculpture
Original Publication: London: Edward Arnold, 1898.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: deaurider, A. Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Treatises of Benvenuto Cellini on Goldsmithing and Sculpture" by Cellini is a historical account written during the late 16th century. This work is a详细 examination of the goldsmithing and sculptural techniques used during the Renaissance, reflecting Cellini's own experiences as a master craftsman. The book serves as a practical guide for artisans, filled with personal anecdotes and technical insights into the craft of goldsmithing and sculpture. The opening of the treatises establishes the author's intention to share his extensive knowledge of goldsmithing with fellow craftsmen, particularly focusing on the art's intricacies and historical context rooted in Florence's Renaissance traditions. Cellini addresses the various techniques and materials used in goldsmithing, emphasizing the importance of skilled craftsmanship and artistry. He pays homage to notable figures in the field and sets the stage for detailed discussions on specific techniques, such as niello and filigree work, that will be covered later in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571
Translator: Ashbee, C. R. (Charles Robert), 1863-1942
EBook No.: 72995
Published: Feb 20, 2024
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Sculpture
Subject: Goldwork
LoCC: Fine Arts: Sculpture
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.