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Sandro Botticelli, The Birth of Venus, c. 1485, tempera on panel, 5'9

Venus to Bring Home to Mother

Believe it or not, there are different kinds of Venuses.  Figures from ancient mythology often have different aspects or characteristics that artists emphasize in art.  The Roman goddess Venus, who is also known as Aphrodite in Greek Mythology, represents different … Continue reading

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Venus de Milo: That Girl

Everyone recognizes this lady who lost her arms. The heavy marble limbs probably fell off hundreds of years ago. She a big lady too, standing over six and a half feet tall. Because she was created in ancient Greece, probably … Continue reading