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Pietro Aretino (US: ⫽ ˌ ɑːr ɪ ˈ t iː n oʊ, ˌ ær-⫽, Italian: [ˈpjɛːtro areˈtiːno]; 19 or 20 April 1492 – 21 October 1556) was an Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist and blackmailer, who wielded influence on contemporary art and politics.
Pietro Aretino (born April 20, 1492, Arezzo, Republic of Florence [Italy]—died October 21, 1556, Venice) was an Italian poet, prose writer, and dramatist celebrated throughout Europe in his time for his bold and insolent literary attacks on the powerful.
Jul 1, 2017 · Learn about the Renaissance poet Pietro Aretino, who wrote erotic sonnets inspired by Giulio Romano's paintings. Discover the history and controversy of I Modi, the book that defied the Vatican's censorship and became a bestseller in Europe.
Mar 31, 2016 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of Pietro Aretino, a leading Italian writer of the 16th century. Learn about his satire, letters, religious writings, artistic connections, and influence on literature and culture.
Born in 1492 during the Golden Age of Florentine humanism, Pietro Aretino, who died from a stroke in 1556, is most recognized for the more than three thousand letters he published.
Aug 18, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Pietro Aretino, a influential writer and cultural broker of the 16th century, through his correspondence and artistic connections. The exhibition at the Uffizi Gallery showcases his relations with kings, emperors, artists, and poets, from Raphael to Titian.
Dec 6, 2023 · Pietro Aretino was a Tuscan writer, critic, and satirical poet, as well as an international publicist, an art agent, and a collector. He liked to call himself the “scourge of princes.” After some traveling he established himself in Venice where he met Titian, with whom he started a deep friendship that lasted for 30 years.
