Botticelli Flashcards
What era is he from? (BO)
The Renaissance.
Where is he from? (BO)
Italy
What does Botticelli mean? (BO)
Little barrel
He is often called…
“soul of the 1400s and Florence.”
He is the fourth son of a…
tanner.
Name his notable work(s).
The Adoration of the Magi.
Since his father thought he was a genius where did he place Botticelli?
He placed him with a goldsmith.
After placing Botticelli with a goldsmith, where did his father put him?
He sent him to the studio of Fra Filippo Lippi.
What did Botticelli run?
He ran a workshop.
In 1472, what did Botticelli become a part of?
In 1472, he became a member of the St. Luke’s Guild.
Who was Botticelli’s friend and patron?
Lorenzo the Magnificent.
What did he do in the Sistine Chapel?
He painted frescoes.
Which Dominican monk inspired Botticelli and converted him to Christianity?
Savonarola.
Did Botticelli ever wed?
No.
What was one of his pastimes?
He liked to tend his vines and fruit trees.
