The “Renaissance” was an important period after the Middle Ages. The artistic styles and ideas of ancient Greece and ancient Rome were revived during this time period. Extravagant and detailed paintings were commissioned depicting mythological creatures from Greek and Roman culture. It was akin to an artistic revolution. One of the most famous painters of this period was Sandro Botticelli. Known for the details included in his paintings, Botticelli created paintings for influential figures of the Renaissance and some frescoes for the Sistine Chapel. Sandro Botticelli is the idol of the Renaissance because he created a unique artistic style that was widely imitated by the time of his death. Sandro Botticelli was born as Alessandro Fillipeli in the year 1444. He was the son of a tanner (someone who tans animal skins). He lived in the city of Florence, Italy, which was a very popular place during the Renaissance. Italy was the epicenter of the Renaissance, and many famous Renaissance craftsmen and inventors came from Italy. Sandro Botticelli was a painter and began painting at the ag...