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stand the test of time? This is an age old question that can be examined by comparing two works of art in different mediums from the Renaissance period and show how they share a common theme of beauty. The first piece is an exquisite painting by Sandro Botticelli, titled Birth of Venus, which shows a nude Venus entering the mortal world on a shell. The second work is a poem by Publius Ovidius Naso (known as Ovid), called The Art of Beauty, that demonstrates why it is important for Roman women to

issue of Glamour or Allure, Elle or Fitness, in an attempt to educate her on how to fight off every bulge and run off the weight to keep her man. I know these women, these girls, as I am and was one of them. If only Matell could create a doll after Sandro Botticelli’s painting of the ideal woman in his masterpiece, “Birth of Venus.” If she were the ideal image of the female body, it would be much more realistic. If Venus were a real woman, she would be 5’4” and 140 pounds. Unlike Barbie, she would

Sandro Botticelli’s composition known as “Madonna of the Book” illustrates important Renaissance principles. The creation of this painting dates back to c. 1480 and is currently being maintained in the Poldi Pezzoli Museum located in Milan, Italy. The medium used to complete this piece was Tempera applied to a panel. This work uses idealization, lighting, and the elegant use of line to show these principles that were emerging during the time. Renaissance artists sought to replicate what made classic

The Birth of Venus (Nascita di Venere) is a painting done by Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli in 1486. The painting depicts the moment the goddess Venus first emerges from the waters of the sea and prepares to step onto the shore. Through linear techinques and artistic symbolism, the painting not only depicts the story and narrative of the goddess Venus’s birth but also seeks to exhibit the many different types of love and adoration which surround the creation of life. The painting was a commissioned

painting is part of a bigger collection that depicts scenes from the life of Saint Zenobius. It’s sister pieces are spread out in different parts of the world, such places as, London, Dresden and New York itself. The painter of this entire collection is Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) and he belongs to the Early part of the Renaissance. It is worth to note, that Botticelli was taught by Filippo Lippi. Fra Filippo Lippi was a prominent artist of his time and he painted his work with great color and as well

Renaissance, especially works by Da Vinci and Botticelli, appeals the most to my aesthetic because of the smooth blending, the cleanliness of the piece, and the details. The Birth of Venus, is just one of the many mesmerizing works of art by Sandro Botticelli. Painted in 1486, the work of art currently resides at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy where it is appreciated for its beauty and contribution to fifteenth century Italian artistry. This beautiful work of art stands at approximately

Alessandro Di Mariano Filipepi, or his most prestigious surname Sandro Botticelli, was born on March 1, 1455 in Florence, Italy. He would go to become of the most renowned painters of the early Renaissance period in Florence. One of his most sought-after paintings was that of the “Birth of Venus”, where he depicted a Roman goddess and the poetic movement of illustration and humanism. Botticelli would then go on to create over one hundred more paintings in his lifetime that are still the subject of

on account of her shape .Larger woman used to be identified with wealth, health and suitable for child bearing.Her size, at one point, probably was a point of envy with woman all over the world. In the 15th century, the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli revived this same pose in his painting The

thirteenth century” (Grassi, 2011). Additionally, art often took the form of oil paintings on canvas or plaster and statues typically crafted from marble and bronze. Some of the most well-known artists of this time include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Sandro

In this paper I will evaluate two artworks that share the same theme “Humanism and Beauty. The two artworks that I have chosen are The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli and the poem “Stanze per la Giostra” by Angelo Polizanio. The Birth of Venus was created during the Renaissance sometime in the 1480’s. The painting is currently located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Italy. The poem “Stanze per la Giostra” by Angelo Polizanio was written around 1470 and was also created during the Renaissance