Botticelli
Italy's Great Artists
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Alessandro Filipepi - better known to the world as Sandro Botticelli - revolutionized the Italian art world with his introduction of mythological themes. From his magical Primavera to his iconic Birth of Venus, many of Botticelli's paintings were milestones in the development of Renaissance art. Join Dr. Rocky for this video lecture where he shall explore the art and career of this extraordinary Renaissance painter.
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