Project Gutenberg 2020-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 163 Schaeffer, Emil 1874 1944 Muther, Richard 1860 1909 Botticelli Sandro Botticelli Die kunst; sammlung illustrierter monographien. 16. bd. Produced by Clare Boothby and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Botticelli" by Emil Schaeffer is a biography written in the early 20th century. This meticulously crafted book delves into the life and works of the renowned Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli, exploring his artistic journey and the cultural context of Florence during his time. Schaeffer's work shines a light on Botticelli's unique contributions to art, especially his blend of lyrical sentiment and religious themes. The book unfolds Botticelli's evolution as an artist, detailing his formation under various influences, including those of his teachers and contemporary Florentine artists. Schaeffer discusses iconic works such as "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera," emphasizing the emotional depth and intricate symbolism within these pieces. The narrative captures Botticelli's struggle between the ideals of classical beauty and the spiritual concerns of his Christian faith, particularly influenced by the fervent sermons of Girolamo Savonarola. Ultimately, Schaeffer presents Botticelli as a complex figure whose artistry is marked by a deep engagement with the human experience, shaped by both aesthetic aspirations and a quest for divine truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. de Botticelli, Sandro, 1444 or 5-1510 ND Text Category: Biographies Category: Art 122533 2025-06-24T10:58:50.640967 text/html 97894 2024-10-17T16:43:39 text/html 939386 2025-06-24T10:58:53.968958 application/epub+zip 938290 2025-06-24T10:58:51.425973 application/epub+zip 104175 2025-06-24T10:58:51.008944 application/epub+zip 983796 2025-06-24T10:58:55.885967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 967333 2025-06-24T10:58:53.567960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135739 2022-09-27T18:58:30.346817 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99665 2025-06-24T10:58:50.346970 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79944 2024-10-17T16:43:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16868 2025-06-24T10:58:56.017927 application/rdf+xml 23881 2025-06-24T10:58:51.099948 image/jpeg 3127 2025-06-24T10:58:51.053949 image/jpeg 885290 2025-06-24T10:58:50.692952 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia de.wikipedia en.wikipedia