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This episode promises a richer understanding of the Florentine "Golden Age" marked by the prolific patronage of Lorenzo de Medici, who fostered an inspiring environment for artists and writers alike.  We will spotlight his significant role in endorsing literature and art and collaborating with the era's most influential figures.  We will also dive into the unique cultural tapestry of Florence, its diversity, and the workings of the artist's workshop.

We will highlight the Medici's two favorite artists.  Verrochio was a multifaceted artist of the Florentine Renaissance whose mastery of materials and interest in geometry and the sciences marked his influence on various fields.  We will then shine a light on the works of Alessandro Botticelli and his distinctive artistic style.  We dissect Botticelli's masterpiece, Primavera, and prepare for a revelation of the complexity of its symbolism tied to Neoplatonism, humanism, and other intellectual currents of that era.

Resources:
Renaissance Florence: The Art of the 1470s by Patricia Rubin
History of Italian Renaissance art: painting, sculpture, architecture by Frederick Hartt

Links to artwork mentioned in the episode:
Artwork of Verrochio
Artwork of Botticelli

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Intro Music: Hayden Symphony #39
Outro Music: Vivaldi Concerto for Mandolin and Strings in D