The Birth of Venus by Botticelli: Great Art Explained:

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Sandro Botticelli's poetic sense of beauty  captivated the Florentine court, but it was his subject matter which distinguished him from other  artists. He was one of the first Western artists since classical times, to depict non-religious  scenes. The idea that art could be for pleasure and not just to serve God, was new and radical.  When Botticel... Read More