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Some have speculated that the work may have been commissioned by one of those families, and that the work was stored in a private residence, as opposed to being on display (the Birth, No date).
In its historical context, Birth of Venus is important because it gives us a glimpse into the Italian psychology at the time. The painting shows that even as the church tried to exert total influence in Italy, the people had not completely forgotten their old traditions and still thought fondly about the days of Rome. Because so many pagan-themed paintings were destroyed by the Catholic church, Birth of Venus also allows us to consider the other great works of pagan art from the 15th century that we will never get to see.
Conclusion
Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli is an important work in the study of art. This late-15th century painting reflects the struggle many Italian artists felt between the great history and traditions of their land, and the strong influence of the Catholic church. Both of these influences are present in Birth of Venus, even though the painting depicts a pagan theme.
Birth of Venus also shows Botticelli's technical skill. His use of lines to create the perception of wind and his use of shading to create a sense of light around Venus help tell the story of Venus and help convince the...
Finally, the work is important because there is some mystery surrounding it. At a time when many pagan works of art were destroyed, including Botticelli pieces, Birth of Venus was somehow spared. Today, it represents a work of genius that we could have just as easily never known.
Works Cited
Art archive: Venus (No date). Retrieved March 29, 2007, at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/images/venus_art_archive.html.
The Birth of Venus: Spring (No date). Retrieved March 29, 2007, at http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/Sandro/44venusprintemps_english.html.
Botticelli (2002). Retrieved March 28, 2007, at http://www.loggia.com/art/renaissance/botticelli02.htm.
Botticelli, Sandro, real name Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi (No date). Retrieved March 27, 2007, at http://www.latifm.com/artists/Botticelli_Sandro.html.
Gombrich, E.H. (No date). Botticelli, Sandro. Retrieved March 28, 2007, at http://www.artchive.com/artchive/B/botticelli/venus_text.jpg.html.
Reichold, K. And B. Graf (No date). Sandro Botticelli. Retrieved March 28, 2007, at http://www.all-art.org/early_renaissance/botticelli25.html.
Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) (No date). Retrieved March 28, 2007, at http://www.mcs.csuhayward.edu/~malek/Botticelli.html.
Works Cited
Art archive: Venus (No date). Retrieved March 29, 2007, at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/images/venus_art_archive.html.
The Birth of Venus: Spring (No date). Retrieved March 29, 2007, at http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/Sandro/44venusprintemps_english.html.
Botticelli (2002). Retrieved March 28, 2007, at http://www.loggia.com/art/renaissance/botticelli02.htm.
Botticelli, Sandro, real name Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi (No date). Retrieved March 27, 2007, at http://www.latifm.com/artists/Botticelli_Sandro.html.
Gombrich, E.H. (No date). Botticelli, Sandro. Retrieved March 28, 2007, at http://www.artchive.com/artchive/B/botticelli/venus_text.jpg.html.
Reichold, K. And B. Graf (No date). Sandro Botticelli. Retrieved March 28, 2007, at http://www.all-art.org/early_renaissance/botticelli25.html.
Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) (No date). Retrieved March 28, 2007, at http://www.mcs.csuhayward.edu/~malek/Botticelli.html.
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