Benvenuto Cellini
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Definition
Proper noun * Benvenuto Cellini: An Italian sculptor, goldsmith, and writer of the 16th century, renowned for his skill in the Mannerist style and for his detailed autobiography.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The famous gold salt cellar was created by Benvenuto Cellini.
- Benvenuto Cellini's autobiography provides a vivid picture of Renaissance Italy.
- Scholars study the works of Benvenuto Cellini to understand Mannerist art.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically to refer to his artistic style or legacy.
- The intricate metalwork displayed a touch of Benvenuto Cellini.
Variants and Related Words
- Cellinian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Benvenuto Cellini or his work.
- The statue exhibits Cellinian flair and complexity.
Synonyms
- The Florentine Goldsmith: A common epithet referencing his profession and city.
- Mannerist sculptor: A description of his primary artistic movement and craft.
Noun
- Italian sculptor (1500-1571)