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Botticelli

Renaissance Masters

Renaissance Masters: Botticelli uncovers the poetic, spiritual, and mythological world of Sandro Botticelli—one of the most imaginative and expressive painters of the Italian Renaissance. From his iconic works like The Birth of Venus and Primavera to the turbulent years of religious upheaval in Florence, this series traces Botticelli’s artistic evolution and personal transformation. Through ten deeply researched and richly narrated episodes, listeners will explore the cultural forces that shaped his vision, the philosophical ideas he painted into being, and the rediscovery of his legacy centuries after his death.

Season 1

  1. The Weaver’s Son

    EPISODE 1

    The Weaver’s Son

    Born into a working-class family in Florence, Botticelli rose from modest beginnings to become a celebrated painter at the Medici court. This episode explores his formative years, including his apprenticeship with Fra Filippo Lippi, and how early exposure to both religious iconography and classical ideals informed the lyrical style that would define his art.

    22 min
  2. Primavera and the Power of Allegory

    EPISODE 2 • PREMIUM ONLY

    Primavera and the Power of Allegory

    Commissioned for a Medici wedding, Primavera is one of the most complex and symbol-rich paintings of the Renaissance. In this episode, we unpack the painting’s layers of mythological allusion, Neoplatonic philosophy, and seasonal metaphor, and reveal how Botticelli wove together intellect and emotion into a vision of ideal love.

    14 min
  3. The Birth of Venus

    EPISODE 3 • PREMIUM ONLY

    The Birth of Venus

    Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus remains one of the most iconic images in Western art. This episode explores its ties to ancient Roman mythology, its revolutionary depiction of divine beauty, and how the painting reflects Florence’s unique blending of classical revival and Christian thought.

    19 min
  4. The Medici Circle

    EPISODE 4 • PREMIUM ONLY

    The Medici Circle

    Florence’s most powerful family played a major role in shaping Botticelli’s career and worldview. We take a closer look at his relationship with Lorenzo de’ Medici, the atmosphere of humanist scholarship at the Medici court, and the way his art reflected—and flattered—the ideals of his patrons.

    11 min
  5. Florence in Bloom

    EPISODE 5 • PREMIUM ONLY

    Florence in Bloom

    At the height of Botticelli’s career, Florence was a city of artistic flourishing and growing political tension. This episode captures the cultural and civic life of 15th-century Florence, Botticelli’s role within it, and how his paintings served both private devotion and public splendor.

    14 min
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Renaissance Masters: Botticelli uncovers the poetic, spiritual, and mythological world of Sandro Botticelli—one of the most imaginative and expressive painters of the Italian Renaissance. From his iconic works like The Birth of Venus and Primavera to the turbulent years of religious upheaval in Florence, this series traces Botticelli’s artistic evolution and personal transformation. Through ten deeply researched and richly narrated episodes, listeners will explore the cultural forces that shaped his vision, the philosophical ideas he painted into being, and the rediscovery of his legacy centuries after his death.

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  • Channel
    Renaissance Masters
  • Creator
    Renaissance Masters
  • Episodes
    5
  • Seasons
    1
  • Provider
    Alpha Pup LLC

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