Botticelli (eBook, ePUB) - Bryan Binns, Henry
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From Florence, in the second half of the fifteenth century, men looked into a new dawn. When the Turk took Constantinople in 1443, the "glory that was Greece" was carried to her by fleeing scholars, and she became for one brilliant generation the home of that Platonic worship of beauty and philosophy which had been so long an exile from the hearts of men. I say Platonic, because it was especially to Plato, the mystic, that she turned, possessed still by something of the mystical intensity of her own great poet, himself an exile. When, in 1444, Pope Eugenius left her to return to Rome, Florence…mehr

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From Florence, in the second half of the fifteenth century, men looked into a new dawn. When the Turk took Constantinople in 1443, the "glory that was Greece" was carried to her by fleeing scholars, and she became for one brilliant generation the home of that Platonic worship of beauty and philosophy which had been so long an exile from the hearts of men. I say Platonic, because it was especially to Plato, the mystic, that she turned, possessed still by something of the mystical intensity of her own great poet, himself an exile. When, in 1444, Pope Eugenius left her to return to Rome, Florence was ready to welcome this new wanderer, the spirit of the ancient world. And the almost childish wonder with which she received that august guest is evident in all the marvellous work of the years that followed, in none more than in that of Sandro Botticelli.
Autorenporträt
Henry Bryan Binns (1873–1953) was an English writer, poet, and biographer notable for his diverse contributions to literature and the arts. Binns' scholarly work is characterized by meticulous research, exemplified in his dedication to exploring the lives and influences of prominent historical figures. His book 'Botticelli' delves into the life and works of the eponymous Renaissance painter, Sandro Botticelli, offering readers a nuanced portrait that extends beyond the surface of the artist's well-known masterpieces. Binns' literary style combines comprehensive historical detail with animated prose, providing an engaging narrative that makes the subject matter accessible to both academics and enthusiasts. His efforts to interpret the Italian painter's oeuvre within the context of the Florentine Renaissance have been appreciated by scholars interested in the period's artistic developments. Beyond 'Botticelli,' Binns' body of work includes biographies of other significant figures, and his writings continue to be referenced for their thoroughness and clarity. Although he might not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Binns' contributions to literary scholarship and biographical literature remain significant for those studying the intersections of art history, biography, and cultural moments of the past.