Botticelli / Susan Legouix Botticelli, Sandro, 1444 or 5-1510

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Botticelli, Sandro, 1444 or 5-1510
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Botticelli, Sandro, 1444 or 5-1510.; Botticelli, Sandro.; Painters - Italy - Biography.
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This generously illustrated volume on the work of Botticelli makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. The Florentine painter Botticelli personifies the Golden Age of the early Renaissance. Best known for The Birth of Venus and Primavera, Botticelli painted with an expressive poeticism that eschewed formal realism. He used line and color to gorgeous effect, creating some of the most beloved and familiar images of all time. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details--allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline, and suggestions for further reading. history of art & art styles. individual artists.
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