Botticelli

ISBN: 3791381938

Author: Zollner, Frank

Condition: New

Now available in a new edition, this celebration of the life and art of the Renaissance genius presents Sandro Botticellis complete paintings and offers a comprehensive and thoroughly up-to-date study of his work. Botticelli is one of the most admired artists of the Renaissance period and his seductive Venus and graceful Primavera areamong the worlds most recognizable works of art. This catalogue raisonn of Botticellis paintings offers more than two hundred full-color illustrations and meticulous scholarship by thedistinguished Renaissance art historian Frank Zllner, describedby The Financial Times, when reviewing this books previousedition, as "a fabulous, accessible scholar; his book has lusciousreproductions and exquisite detail." Presented in chronologicalorder, the facts of Botticellis life and career are insightfullydiscussed against the background of the artistic upheaval thatmarked the Renaissance period. The artists reinterpretations ofancient myths as well as his religious paintings are thoughtfullyexplored in this sumptuously illustrated volume, which willplease scholars and delight lovers of fine art books everywhere.