As we learn from class, artists such as Titian and many more were intrigued by religious scenes and themes from classical Greeks and Roman mythology. Therefore i chose Titian
Venus of Urbino. This painting was completed in 1538 for the duke of Camerino. (Zophy 100) Zophy describes Titian's sensual goddess of love has just been awakened, looking at us with a calculating stare.(100) which is quite extraordinary, i don't remember viewing another painting especially a women who is naked and staring at the painter. Which i find portrays her as very confident. I also really like the details of realism and depth that Titian brings about her hair. It shows Venus as a lovely lady even if shes naked and staring at us. Zophy continues to explains in the background a servant looks for something in a clothes chest while another splendidly dressed woman looks on. (100) Which i am not clear on Titian message about this painting background, i wonder why he added the fully dressed women looking at the servant digging for clothes in the chest. hmm..
Important to consider if this was for the male or female gaze. More and more research is being done on the more illicit (yet public) art that was being engender in the 1500s. When women are depicted like this, is it positive or negative?
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