Influenced by the revival of Greek and Roman ideas in Florence at the time, Botticelli was one of the first Western artists since classical times to depict non-religious subject matter. The idea that art could be for pleasure, and not only serve religious purposes was a breakthrough for Western art.
Florence artist Sandro Botticelli was arguably the best Humanist artist of the Early Renaissance Era, despite the fact that much of his history and inspirations are still obscure to us even in the present.
Sandro Botticelli - The Life and Works of This Famous Florence Artist
Discover the famous works of art by Botticelli, from The Birth of Venus to Primavera, plus the stories behind them and where to see them.
Sandro Botticelli changed art history in 15th century Italy. Here's why the Renaissance artist is important.
The son of a tanner, he was born Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi, but he was given the nickname 'Botticelli' (derived from the word 'botticello' meaning 'small wine cask'). Smart beyond his years, the young Botticelli became easily bored at school.
Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510 CE), real name Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi, was an Italian artist of the early Renaissance.
A Sandro Botticelli portrait of Jesus Christ with bloodshot eyes and a halo of tiny, weeping angels sold for $45.4 million on Thursday in the latest sign of the art market’s resilience. Sotheby’s in ...
Artnet: Researchers Have Named Sandro Botticelli as the Artist Behind Several Previously Anonymous Preparatory Drawings
Researchers Have Named Sandro Botticelli as the Artist Behind Several Previously Anonymous Preparatory Drawings
SF Station: Botticelli Drawings presents the beloved Renaissance artist like never before