This piece is called the Birth of Venus and was painted by Botticelli and is currently being displayed in Galleria delgi Uffizi in Florence Italy. The theme is mythological rather than religious. It’s from the beginning of the Renaissance. He’s bringing back the nude. The action is taking place in the foreground, the background is simple. The sky and water aren’t realistic. We know this piece is by Botticelli because of the strawberry blonde hair, and soft facial features that were his conventions. It’s elegant and light but has a lack of emotion. He uses symbolism with the mythological god. He demonstrates the typical way of portraying nature in Italy during the 15th century.
I picked this piece for my collection because of Botticelli’s women. I found it interesting that his women were very similar, and that during this period women were depicted as strawberry blondes. Lastly, I like the fact that she is in the center of the piece not moving although Zephyr is blowing wind.
I picked this piece for my collection because of Botticelli’s women. I found it interesting that his women were very similar, and that during this period women were depicted as strawberry blondes. Lastly, I like the fact that she is in the center of the piece not moving although Zephyr is blowing wind.
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