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Cennino D'Andrea Cennini (c. 1360–1427) was an Italian painter and writer, a student of Agnolo Gaddi and influenced by Giotto’s school.
Known for: The Craftsman's Handbook
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The Craftsman's Handbook
The Craftsman's Handbook, originally written by Cennino Cennini in the late 14th century, is one of the most important sources for understanding the artistic techniques of the Italian Renaissance. This English edition, published by Dover Publications, provides detailed instructions on pigment preparation, tempera painting, fresco, and other craft practices, offering a direct insight into the training and work of medieval artists.
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On the Moral and Personal Conduct of the Artist
Before the painter takes up his brush, he must shape his life. A painter who chases vanity or luxury will find his hand falters. I have seen men gifted with skill lose their art because they lacked temperance. Therefore I say: keep your mind humble. Avoid excess, idle talk, and indulgence. Eat simpl...
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Preparation of Drawing Materials
The foundation of painting is drawing. Without mastery of line, the colors will wander. In my youth, when apprenticed to Gaddi, I was taught first to handle silverpoint upon a prepared panel. Silverpoint demands control — each stroke permanent, each correction impossible. I instruct you to prepare y...
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About Cennino D'Andrea Cennini
Cennino D'Andrea Cennini (c. 1360–1427) was an Italian painter and writer, a student of Agnolo Gaddi and influenced by Giotto’s school. He is best known for his treatise 'Il Libro dell'Arte', which documents the artistic techniques of his time and serves as a key testimony to the craft and painting ...
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Cennino D'Andrea Cennini (c. 1360–1427) was an Italian painter and writer, a student of Agnolo Gaddi and influenced by Giotto’s school. He is best known for his treatise 'Il Libro dell'Arte', which documents the artistic techniques of his time and serves as a key testimony to the craft and painting ...
Cennino D'Andrea Cennini (c. 1360–1427) was an Italian painter and writer, a student of Agnolo Gaddi and influenced by Giotto’s school. He is best known for his treatise 'Il Libro dell'Arte', which documents the artistic techniques of his time and serves as a key testimony to the craft and painting traditions of the Renaissance.
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