Cellini's Perseus and Medusa and the Loggia dei Lanzi

Cellini's Perseus and Medusa and the Loggia dei Lanzi
Author: Christine Corretti
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2015-05-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004296786

Benvenuto Cellini’s Perseus and Medusa, one of Renaissance Italy’s most complex sculptures, is the subject of this study, which proposes that the statue’s androgynous appearance is paradoxical. Symbolizing the male ruler overcoming a female adversary, the Perseus legitimizes patriarchal power; but the physical similarity between Cellini’s characters suggests the hero rose through female agency. Dr. Corretti argues that although not a surrogate for powerful Medici women, Cellini’s Medusa may have reminded viewers that Cosimo I de’ Medici’s power stemmed in part from maternal influence. Drawing upon a vast body of art and literature, Dr. Corretti concludes that Cellini and his contemporaries knew the Gorgon as a version of the Earth Mother, whose image is found in art for Medici women.

Peyote Stitch Beading Projects

Peyote Stitch Beading Projects
Author: Editors Of Bead&button Magazine
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780871162182

Beginning with a simple lariat made with a flat strip of peyote, Peyote Stitch Beading Projects includes projects and techniques for beaders of all levels, even absolute beginners. With more than 25 of the best peyote projects from Bead&Button magazine, this book has something for every taste. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photos guide readers through a wide variety of peyote techniques, including 2- and 3-drop, ruffled, and spiral peyote. Directions for bracelets, necklaces, pins, purses, and home decor objects fill this inspiring volume.

The Vintage Rolex Field Manual Chevalier Digital Edition

The Vintage Rolex Field Manual Chevalier Digital Edition
Author: Colin A. White
Publisher: MORNINGTUNDRA
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0578630893

Finding a vintage Rolex is easy. Finding one that’s worth its price... that’s the challenge. Fakes are getting harder to spot, and a poor restoration could end up costing you more than its price in repairs. That’s a painful mistake you could avoid with the right information. Written by a seasoned collector, this guide will teach you the complex nuances of vintage Rolex watches, saving you from financial catastrophe and turning you into a savvy collector. 1,483 references are covered in extraordinary detail, from antique and vintage dress watches to contemporary professional watches. Bezel sizes, dial markings, case engraving, hands, movements and much more, all documented so you know exactly what you’re paying for. The guide will lead you from potential pitfall to glorious barn-find, with all the treacherous twists and turns along the way. There are plenty of pictures to inspire, inform and enlighten you as you learn to zero-in on your dream watch. The world of vintage Rolex watches is complex and nuanced, making it especially daunting for the first-time buyer. But armed with the facts, you will make informed choices that put you back in the driver’s seat.

Memoirs

Memoirs
Author: Benvenuto Cellini
Publisher:
Total Pages: 540
Release: 1903
Genre: Sculptors
ISBN:

Dictionary of Artists' Models

Dictionary of Artists' Models
Author: Jill Berk Jiminez
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1135959218

The first reference work devoted to their lives and roles, this book provides information on some 200 artists' models from the Renaissance to the present day. Most entries are illustrated and consist of a brief biography, selected works in which the model appears (with location), a list of further reading. This will prove an invaluable reference work for art historians, librarians, museum and gallery curators, as well as students and researchers.

Cellini-Freedom Fighter

Cellini-Freedom Fighter
Author: Mick J. Prodger
Publisher: ELM Grove Publishing
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2018-08-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781943492381

Born in New York, raised in Italy, Vito "Tutuc" Cellini went from street gangster to soldier to resistance fighter to secret agent - all before he was twenty-one. His inventions, including the Cellini muzzle brake, have earned him 19 patents. Now in his 90s, he finally feels comfortable talking about his life. 75 photos included.

Benvenuto Cellini

Benvenuto Cellini
Author: M. Gallucci
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 1137122080

Celebrated goldsmith and sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, Benvenuto Cellini (1500-71) fits the conventional image of a Renaissance man: a skillful virtuoso and courtier; an artist who worked in marble, bronze, and gold; and a writer and poet. Using the methodologies of New Historicism, social history, and gender and sexuality studies, this book places Cellini and his cultural production in the context of contemporary discourses about sexuality, law, magic, masculinity, and honor. In his life and literary oeuvre, the notorious artist, rogue, and sodomite aligned himself with the transgressive and oppositional voices of his day.