Sandro Botticelli

He was born in Florence, Italy, in 1445. He was a member of the Medici family. His real name was Alessandro Filipepi.
When he was 14 he was set with the great painter Fra Filippo, where he learnedpainting techniques. Botticelli was greatly influenced by him. By 1465, he had his own studio.
His paintings became very popular, making lots of money, and becaming one of Florence´s favoriteartist. Some of his s¡most popular paintings are:
The Adoration of the Magi, The Birth of Venus, The Judith, Primavera, Madonna the Magnificent and the masterly group of the Virgin Enthroned.
Realismwas ignored in Botticelli's paintings. He loved to allergorize (has an underlying meaning). He favored the nude. Botticelli used delicate color and poetic lines.
He died in 1510 in Florence, Italy.http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/botticelli.html
http://www.biography.com/people/sandro-botticelli-9220903

Maria Fernanda Ibargüengoitia Oviedo
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He wasborn in Florence, Italy, in 1445. He was a member of the Medici family. His real name was Alessandro Filipepi.
When he was 14 he was set with the great painter Fra Filippo, where he learned paintingtechniques. Botticelli was greatly influenced by him. By 1465, he had his own studio.
His paintings became very popular, making lots of money, and becaming one of Florence´s favorite artist. Some ofhis s¡most popular paintings are:
The Adoration of the Magi, The Birth of Venus, The Judith, Primavera, Madonna the Magnificent and the masterly group of the Virgin Enthroned.
Realism was ignoredin Botticelli's paintings. He loved to allergorize (has an underlying meaning). He favored the nude. Botticelli used delicate color and poetic lines.
He died in 1510 in Florence, Italy.http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/botticelli.html
http://www.biography.com/people/sandro-botticelli-9220903

Maria Fernanda Ibargüengoitia Oviedo
A01334515
505

Sandro Botticelli