The World of Sandro Botticelli

The World of Sandro Botticelli

The world of Sandro Botticelli is an endless source of inspiration for artists, writers, philosophers, and designers — a world where mythology merges with religion, and aesthetics meets the philosophy of his time.

How was this great master connected to the Medici family, the rise of Humanism, the Renaissance, and the history of Florence?
How did The Birth of Venus become a symbol of a new era, and Botticelli’s women — the ideal of feminine beauty?
Which mythological and religious themes dominate his work, and how did these symbols shape the future of painting?
How do Botticelli’s works reflect the spirit of 15th-century Florence and reveal the city’s transformation?

We'll discuss this and more with our guest speaker Pasha Rost — painter, illustrator, and graduate of the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, Faculty of Academic Painting.