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Botticelli’s ‘Venus and Mars’ at the National Gallery of London with Dr. Irene Mariani
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Irene specialised in Italian Renaissance Art and her doctoral thesis looked at the artistic patronage of the Vespucci family in fifteenth-century Florence. She was an intern at the Queen's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and collaborated with the Education Department of the National Galleries of Scotland. Irene currently teaches History of Art at the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh stole her heart and it is now her second home.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
We thoroughly enjoyed the in-depth discussion of Sandro Botticelli’s life and creative powers. As a painter myself, I really appreciated Dr. Mariani’s careful attention to details in this spectacular painting. How lucky we were to get some insight into the serious academic background in art history as well as Dr.. M’s Ph.D work that is at the heart of her university life. It was fascinating to see how she used her keen insight into both the details of the painting and the history of the Vespucci family . So many different angles by which to exam this painting!
We thoroughly enjoyed the in-depth discussion of Sandro Botticelli’s life and creative powers. As a painter myself, I really appreciated Dr. Mariani’s careful attention to details in this spectacular painting. How lucky we were to get some insight into the serious academic background in art history as well as Dr.. M’s Ph.D work that is at the heart of her university life. It was fascinating to see how she used her keen insight into both the details of the painting and the history of the Vespucci family . So many different angles by which to exam this painting!
We thoroughly enjoyed the in-depth discussion of Sandro Botticelli’s life and creative powers. As a painter myself, I really appreciated Dr. Mariani’s careful attention to details in this spectacular painting. How lucky we were to get some insight into the serious academic background in art history as well as Dr.. M’s Ph.D work that is at the heart of her university life. It was fascinating to see how she used her keen insight into both the details of the painting and the history of the Vespucci family . So many different angles by which to exam this painting!
I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. Dr Mariani explained her research in detail while keeping the listener engaged.
Dr Mariani was a pleasure to listen to. Her analysis of the painting, Botticelli, the Medici patronage and details were well presented .