Exhibition: Botticelli Inferno

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sun, Mar 12, 2017 11:00 AM
Film Info
Runtime:95 min
Country Listing:Germany, Italy
Copyright:2016
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Ralph Loop

Description

One of the most enigmatic and extraordinary artworks of Sandro Botticelli's career is his series illustrating Dante's Divine Comedy. Among them is his rendering of the "Map of Hell," a maddeningly dense and mysterious masterpiece. Botticelli Inferno explores the artist's obsession with hell and the origins of one of his most ambitious projects. Journey to Rome, Florence, London, Berlin and Scotland to catch a glimpse into the mind of a genius, and uncover the secrets and hidden meanings of a timeless classic.

Additional Information

Tickets: $16 (Members: $12, $10, Free)

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