Publisher's Synopsis
The Treatises of Benvenuto Cellini on Goldsmithing and Sculpture is a book written by C.R. Ashbee. This edition is printed in large font for easy reading. The book contains two treatises written by Benvenuto Cellini, an Italian artist and goldsmith from the Renaissance period. The first treatise is on goldsmithing and covers topics such as the preparation and use of tools, the making of various pieces of jewelry, and the techniques used in the creation of gold and silver objects. The second treatise is on sculpture and covers topics such as the preparation of materials, the use of tools, and the techniques used in creating sculptures. Both treatises provide valuable insights into the art of goldsmithing and sculpture and offer a unique perspective on the techniques and processes used by artists during the Renaissance period. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, goldsmithing, or sculpture.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.
