Botticelli by Barbara Deimling
I read this as part of my Art History Project. It was just perfect for a novice student such as I. I knew nothing of Botticelli and his work. While the book is not lengthy, there is enough background of what was going on in Florence in the late 15th century and enough of Botticelli's life to make him real. The paintings selected for the book were excellent in that Deimling explains what is going on in the painting and points out the changes in his painting style through time. This book did just what I wanted in my Art History project-- it introduced me to an artist and show me enough of his work to make me want to see and learn more.
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