Botticelli: The Divine Artist and His Timeless Legacy

This book introduces Sandro Botticelli and the fifteenth-century Florence that shaped him, from his apprenticeship with Fra Filippo Lippi to the patronage of the Medici and the influence of humanism. It looks at his workshop, his personal life and his later years of obscurity, then studies his masterpieces, including The Adoration of the Magi, Primavera and The Birth of Venus, and the evolution of his style. A closing chapter considers his enduring impact on art and culture. An inviting read for art lovers, travelers to Florence and curious newcomers to the Renaissance. 95 pages.