Monday 1 November 2010

Myth in Classical Art

Olympian Gods

Zeus, King of the Gods, order and fate
Aries, God of War
Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty, Love and procreation
Apollo, God of prophecy and oracles, the Sun and music
Artemis, Goddess of hunting, childbirth and wild animals
Athena, Goddess of Wise counsel, war, defense, weaving and pottery.
Dionysus, God of pleasure, wine and festivity.
Hera, Queen of the Gods, marriage and women.


Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510)


Sandro Botticelli was an Italian Painter of the Florentine school during the early Renaissance. Amongst his best works are the 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'. The Birth of Venus depicts the Goddess venus, having emerged from the sea-shore.
The Birth of Venus
Primavera

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