Sandro Botticelli

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This paper examines Sandro Botticelli's life and influences on his painting. First, the writer gives a brief biography of Botticelli's life, citing the major philosophical and artistic influences that affected his art. Next, some of Botticelli's works are described with an emphasis on his personal style and subject matter. In particular, the paper cites the influence of Neo-Platonic philosophy on his works and the concept that there is an ideal world as opposed to the ordinary world of common reality.

Outline:
Introduction
Brief Biography and Influences
Influences, Style and Art

From the Paper:

"In more philosophical and theoretical terms one of the major influences on his life and work was that of Christian Neo-Platonism. This was a theory or view that attempted to, "...reconcile classical and Christian views," and was to have a profound influence on the subject matter of his works, as well as on his style. (Sandro Botticelli: 1445 - 1510) The Christian Neo-Platonic attempt to bring together these different views of life and reality can be seen in famous works like Birth of Venus. In other words, this was an attempt to bring together Christian and pagan subjects and styles."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Adoration of the Magi. 1475, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. May 25, 2006. http://www.myrrhine.net/botticelli/adoration.html
• Botticelli, Sandro: Biography. May 27, 2006. http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/bio/b/botticel/biograph.html
• BOTTICELLI, Sandro. May 27, 2006. http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/cgi-bin/WebObjects.dll/CollectionPublisher.woa/wa/artistBiography?artistID=89
• Botticelli, Sandro: The Mystical Nativity. May 27, 2006. http://www.artchive.com/artchive/B/botticelli/mystical_nativity.jpg.html
• Primavera, 1482, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. May 25, 2006 http://www.myrrhine.net/botticelli/primavera.html

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