Analyzing Botticelli's The Birth Of Venus
Analyzing a Stunning Painting: Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” Mythology has been part of the people for a long time now. People have adopted stories that make it possible to enlighten on how some aspects used to be in the past. Myths are aspects that form part of every culture, and are mostly used to give a meaning to varying issues. Since the inception of art, artists have developed the tendency of being influenced by myths in the development of varied artworks. To some extent, the artworks have remained as the only surviving records of the values that a particular culture upheld. “Myths originate from varied sources including personification of nature and hyperbolic or truthful accounts of historical events” (Hansen 11). Mythology exhibits
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The style reflects Botticelli’s interest on how women used to make their hair during the late fifteenth century. Venus has been painted with an idealized face since it is beautifully shaded and free of blemishes. “The Birth of Venus” has depicted Venus as being of divine love. The sense is perceived by examining the painting with an analytical perspective. She appears graceful and so perfect. Facial features have been stylized to showcase perfection. Botticelli has exaggerated the length of her legs and neck to help bring the attention of the viewers to her beautiful features (Sorokowski 1429). Given the position that she has assumed, it would be impossible to stand upright. The scene appears to be that of fantasy as it helps demonstrate Venus as being more desirable. She represents an ideal Renaissance woman given that she is pale, thin and curvy. The painting also demonstrates aspects of modesty. Venus’ hand and hair cover certain areas of her body to demonstrate aspects of modesty. There is the attempt of trying to avoid indecency from the woman. The action can also be interpreted as that of a virgin woman given the covering of those
The style reflects Botticelli’s interest on how women used to make their hair during the late fifteenth century. Venus has been painted with an idealized face since it is beautifully shaded and free of blemishes. “The Birth of Venus” has depicted Venus as being of divine love. The sense is perceived by examining the painting with an analytical perspective. She appears graceful and so perfect. Facial features have been stylized to showcase perfection. Botticelli has exaggerated the length of her legs and neck to help bring the attention of the viewers to her beautiful features (Sorokowski 1429). Given the position that she has assumed, it would be impossible to stand upright. The scene appears to be that of fantasy as it helps demonstrate Venus as being more desirable. She represents an ideal Renaissance woman given that she is pale, thin and curvy. The painting also demonstrates aspects of modesty. Venus’ hand and hair cover certain areas of her body to demonstrate aspects of modesty. There is the attempt of trying to avoid indecency from the woman. The action can also be interpreted as that of a virgin woman given the covering of those