Hong Kong Palace Museum | HKPM Movies: Fall in Love with Masterpieces—Botticelli, Florence and the Medici

Botticelli, Florence and the Medici

Botticelli, Florence and the Medici is a story of beauty, creativity, and genius. The Renaissance Florence of Lorenzo de' Medici was a powerhouse of art and culture. Among countless shops and government buildings, there was endless beauty coexisting with the dark side of the city, made up of power struggles, plots, intrigues, and brutal violence. One revolutionary artist, more than any other, was able to project into his works the lights and shadows of an era destined never to be forgotten: Sandro Botticelli. In this movie, viewers will relive Florence and all its astonishing art and culture through Botticelli's life, collaborations, challenges, and successes under the wing of the Medici family.

Director: Marco Pianigiani
Narrator: Stephen Mangan
Year: 2021
Duration: 95 mins
Language: English and Italian, with Traditional Chinese and English subtitles

Post-screening Talk

Dr Elaine Kwok will share the characteristics of the artworks and painting techniques in the Renaissance, and the important role of the painting master—Botticelli in the history of western art.

To celebrate Hong Kong's first showcase of the prestigious painting collection from the National Gallery, London⸺ “Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London” special exhibition, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will screen six carefully selected documentaries, uncovering the secrets of legendary artists. (View more about other documentaries)

The Special Exhibition “Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London” is financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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