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Sandro Botticelli: The Poet of Florence Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi, better known as Sandro Botticelli, remains one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable figures in the history of Western art. Born in Florence in 1445, he emerged from a family deeply rooted in the Florentine artisan world – his father was a tanner, a craft intimately connected to the city’s identity. While initially apprenticed to a goldsmith, Botticelli's
true passion lay in painting, a path guided by the influential master Filippo Lippi, whose dynamic style and mastery of technique profoundly shaped the young artist’s development. This early exposure to Lippi’s approach—characterized by a vibrant palette, expressive figures, and a keen awareness of linear perspective—laid the foundation for Botticelli's distinctive artistic voice. Botticelli’s formative years were marked by a delibera…
