botticelli
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Definition
Proper noun 1. Sandro Botticelli: The name of a renowned Italian painter from the Early Renaissance period, famous for his mythological and religious works.
Usage
- Botticelli is used to refer to the artist himself or, by extension, to his body of work or artistic style.
- Example: "The gallery is exhibiting a newly restored Botticelli." (Here, "Botticelli" refers to a painting by the artist.)
- Example: "The delicate lines and ethereal figures are characteristic of Botticelli." (Here, "Botticelli" refers to his distinctive artistic style.)
Examples
- "Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' is one of the most iconic paintings of the Renaissance."
- "Art historians study the influence of Neoplatonism on Botticelli's later works."
- "The exhibition compares the techniques of Botticelli and his contemporary, Filippo Lippi."
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively as an adjective (though not capitalized in this form) to describe something reminiscent of his style.
- Example: "The designer's collection featured flowing fabrics and botticelli-esque prints."
Variants and Related Words
- Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi: Botticelli's full birth name.
- Botticellian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Botticelli or his style.
- Example: "The poet's verses have a Botticellian grace."
Synonyms
- Sandro Botticelli (full name)
- Alessandro Botticelli (alternative form)
Related Phrases and Cultural References
- "A Botticelli": A common phrase to refer to a painting by Botticelli.
- Example: "The museum's greatest treasure is a Botticelli."
- The name is strongly associated with specific masterpieces, often used as a shorthand for them in art discourse.
- Example: "It's the Botticelli of the Uffizi," typically referring to 'The Birth of Venus' or 'Primavera'.
Noun
- Italian painter of mythological and religious paintings (1444-1510)