Focus on: Botticelli

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    London

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    Different dates available

Botticelli created some of the most enduring mythological paintings of the Florentine Renaissance including ‘The Birth of Venus’ and ‘La Primavera’, but he was also known for his religious works. Trace his painting career and techniques; and discover the impact of the society in which he lived – the humanist Florence of first the Medici, then the religious fervour of the Dominican monk Savonarola.
Includes gallery visit.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Describe the socio-political and art historical context of the early Florentine Renaissance
- Be able to talk with greater confidence about Botticelli’s works and practice
- Recognise key works by Botticelli and be able to decode them.

You might wish to bring a notebook. You might wish to buy some of the books on any reading list given out in class.

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- The context of Botticelli’s Florence – society and politics, patrons etc.
- Botticelli’s influences, processes, techniques, development
- Close readings of several key works including 'La Primavera', 'The Birth of Venus', and religious paintings.

You will be taught with slide presentation, group and individual discussion, and a guided gallery visit. Please note we are unable to guarantee stools in the galleries that we will visit so you may have to stand and to walk between artworks.

Additional information

You might also be interested in: VB616 - Movements in Art: The Florentine Renaissance VB620 - Focus on: Leonardo da Vinci VB615 - Symbols and Stories: Saints in Art VB612 - Think like an artist: In 16th century Venice. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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