A Quick Look at Castiglione and Cellini Life

A Quick Look at Castiglione and Cellini Life Lawrence in his book Culture and Values A Survey of the Humanities, stated that “Early sixteenth-century Renaissance culture was a study in contrasts. The period not only marked a time when some of the most refined artistic accomplishments were achieved, it was also a period of great social upheaval”(332). In fact, there were many outstanding artists at that time, among them were Castiglione known for their philosophy of life and Cellini the first artist who really lived his own life.Castiglione was a well-rounded man with chivalry spirit as the author described “He was a versatile man a person of profound leaning, equipped with physical and martial skills, and possessed of a noble and refined demeanor”(332). The fact that he well-educated and aristocratic, he worked at the Urbino court from 1504 to 1506 and decided to write The Courtier that took him dozen years. According to the book he wrote, a true gentlemen should have brain and have adequate knowledge about his tory but the most important thing is do not rely in Christian.Elizabeth Cooke, daughter of Anthony Cooke, tutor ...