Sandro Botticelli Biography:
Born Alessandro di Filipepi in Florence, Botticelli began studying painting in the studio of Fra Filippo Lippi. Like Lippi, Botticelli was accomplished at both frescoes and panel paintings. The artist's art, prints and posters reflect a thorough knowledge of classical works and were revered for their combination of contemporary Florentine style and Classical prototypes.
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