The World of Sandro Botticelli

The World of Sandro Botticelli is a source of inspiration for artists, writers, philosophers, and designers. A world where mythology intertwines with religion, and aesthetics merges with the philosophy of its time.

• How was the great master connected to the Medici family, the humanist movement, the development of the Renaissance, and the history of Florence?
• How did The Birth of Venus become a symbol of a new era, and why did Botticelli’s women become the ideal of feminine beauty?
• What mythological and religious motifs dominate his works, and how did these symbols influence the future of painting?
• How do Botticelli’s artworks reflect the spirit of 15th-century Florence and reveal the changes taking place in the city?