{ "item_title" : "The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini", "item_author" : [" Benvenuto Cellini", "J. Addington Symonds "], "item_description" : "The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini is a memoir written by the Italian artist and goldsmith, Benvenuto Cellini. The book was first published in 1728 and is considered to be one of the most important autobiographies of the Renaissance period. The book is divided into three parts and covers Cellini's life from his birth in 1500 to his death in 1571. In the first part, Cellini describes his early life in Florence and his apprenticeship under a goldsmith. He also discusses his early artistic endeavors and his move to Rome, where he worked for several popes.The second part of the book covers Cellini's time in France, where he worked for King Francis I. He describes his work on various sculptures and his involvement in the defense of the city of Paris during a siege.The final part of the book covers Cellini's return to Italy and his work for the Medici family in Florence. He also discusses his personal life, including his relationships with women and his imprisonment for a crime he did not commit.Throughout the book, Cellini provides detailed descriptions of his artistic process and techniques, as well as his interactions with other artists and important figures of the time. The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climate of Renaissance Italy and France.Overall, The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in art, history, or the Renaissance period.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/49/410/474/1494104741_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "36.95", "online_price" : "36.95", "our_price" : "36.95", "club_price" : "36.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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