Antonio Neri
Florentine priest and glassmaker
Born
February 29th, 1576
449 years ago
Died
1614
411 years ago — 38 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Born in Florence in 1576, a priest and glassmaker played a significant role in developing glassmaking techniques during the Renaissance. Neri published a comprehensive work titled 'L'Arte Vetraria' in 1612, which detailed the processes of glassmaking and the types of glass produced. This book influenced both contemporary and future generations of glassmakers. His methodologies in the production of colored glass and other techniques became widely adopted across Europe.
Published 'L'Arte Vetraria' in 1612
Contributed to advancements in glassmaking
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