Description
“Botticelli with fifty plates in full colour” is a specific edition of the book about the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli, published by Phaidon.
This edition of the book includes fifty full-color plates of Botticelli’s paintings, which are reproduced in high-quality and accompanied by detailed analysis and commentary. The plates provide a visual feast of Botticelli’s work, including some of his most famous paintings such as “Primavera” and “The Birth of Venus.”
In addition to the plates, the book also includes a comprehensive survey of Botticelli’s life and work, exploring his artistic development, style, and technique. Lightbown examines the social and cultural context in which Botticelli worked, including his patronage by the powerful Medici family and his involvement in the humanist movement.
Overall, “Botticelli with fifty plates in full colour” is a beautiful and informative resource for anyone interested in the art and history of the Italian Renaissance, and a great introduction to one of its most famous artists.
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