The Florentine painter Botticelli epitomises the Golden Age of the early Renaissance. Best known for The Birth of Venus and Spring, Botticelli painted with an expressive poeticism that eschewed formal realism. He used line and colour to magnificent effect, creating some of the most beloved and familiar images of all time.

Packed with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller aspects, allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and work. Organised chronologically, the book covers important biographical and historical events that reflect the latest scholarly research. Additional information includes a list of works, a timeline and suggestions for further reading.

• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• Author: Federico Poletti
• Year: 2011
• MODEL: 9783791346182

Publisher: Prestel