Sandro Botticelli

The name of Sandro Botticelli rarely appears in contemporary discussions about women, although he created one of the most enduring and influential images of female beauty — fragile, idealized, and slightly тревожный. His Venus became an icon, yet behind the transparent fabrics, flowers, and mythology lie questions of power, desire, and the price of the ideal.

In the first month of spring, we will look at Botticelli as an artist of contradictions — one who paints a paradise garden while confronting a personal hell. We will discuss how the ideal of femininity was shaped during the Renaissance and why these images continue to influence modern perceptions of beauty and the body.