I really liked the "effects". They help a great deal to understand what's being talked about and to further explain things. Can't see any strange editing here.
Love this painting. I boufht a copy 30 years ago when I visited Florence, and have it in my living room. This video made me aware of many things I hadn't noticed. Thanks!
Renaissance product placement. Brilliant concept. I do know that Botticelli's work often included clothing that incorporated family crests and such things as that, so you're likely not too far off. Great observation.
I didn't know there was an updated version of this video, but this one was ~more funner~ than the original, lol. Appreciated the halo / architecture edits. I agree that it feels more like architecture behind her - I thought of a throne. Zepyr still gets to me, so aggressive and wrong for this delightful scene, but you can't resist looking at him all the more for it.
I've always loved this piece but I'd never noticed until now - Venus's eyes are completely misaligned! The right eye has drifted down almost to her cheekbone. I suppose it's difficult to notice because of her tilted head. I only mention it because of how impecably rendered every other aspect of this piece is realised. Still one of my favourites.
Aaah! I know, right?! That one thing just distracts me. I try to ignore it because this is one of my absolute favourites, but why does the central goddess of all the figures have to be wonky?!
We regularly remake older videos. No one wants to watch a 240 or a 480px resolution video anymore. In addition, scholarship advances and we don't want to offer out of date conclusions.
So, would it be accurate to say that Botticelli anticipated the mannerism period or is that overstating the elongated torsos in this painting? Did he set a precedent for mannerism or is this Botticelli just a fluke in that regard?
It's a good question. There is of course a long tradition of elongating the human body for varied reasons. Beyond the Gothic's attenuated figures expressing the divine, artists such as Mantegna at times seem to replicate the extended proportions of Greek art in 4th century as seen in the work of Praxiteles for example. I can see the temptation to consider the courtly elegance that is often cited as a defining characteristic of Mannerism in some of Botticelli's fanciful figures. Although decades separate, they both play with deformation for a highly educated audience. And both seem to be self aware alternatives to the interest in figural and spatial illusionism that we now so often focus on. I think it is fair to say that Botticelli and Mannerist artists are reminders that we should never assume that a prevailing style fully expresses a given moment, that we must seek out the sub currents for a fuller picture. Is Botticelli responsible in some way for what becomes Mannerism?; I think it is likely more helpful to look at the late work of Raphael or Michelangelo.
Primavera is pasta, this was painted as an advertisement for Francesco Rinaldi with vegdables. The script around Zephyr is loosely translated as “Ciao! Francisco Rinaldi.”
I love all your videos. They are intelligent and enlightening while presented peacefully!
I am only here cause his name rimes with bottom smelly
I really liked the "effects". They help a great deal to understand what's being talked about and to further explain things. Can't see any strange editing here.
I had heard that Khan Academy was expanding beyond math, but hadn't seen any content until this wonderful series. They make it seem effortless.
Wonderful presentation, gentle voices, content. Delightful art.
I so enjoy all your videos n your take on the Art you choose to discuss n i wish they were longer videos🙏😊💚🌈🎨
Love this painting. I boufht a copy 30 years ago when I visited Florence, and have it in my living room. This video made me aware of many things I hadn't noticed. Thanks!
Absolutely love looking at all Botticelli’s paintings. Best of all, I love the engaging style of these curators.
Thank you very much!
@@smarthistory-art-history My pleasure.
Hmmm, is it just me? or isn't Flora with Child? Love this channel, Thanks as always.
I thought the same. The pose seems to suggest pregnancy. And Flora is a fertility goddess and I believe married to Zephyr.
is flora's dress representative of florentine textiles? i wonder if its an advertisement of florence's goods
That is a truly unique observation, but it's impossible for me to view this painting as an advertising billboard!
Renaissance product placement. Brilliant concept. I do know that Botticelli's work often included clothing that incorporated family crests and such things as that, so you're likely not too far off. Great observation.
I didn't know there was an updated version of this video, but this one was ~more funner~ than the original, lol. Appreciated the halo / architecture edits. I agree that it feels more like architecture behind her - I thought of a throne. Zepyr still gets to me, so aggressive and wrong for this delightful scene, but you can't resist looking at him all the more for it.
so beautiful, mysterious
I've always loved this piece but I'd never noticed until now - Venus's eyes are completely misaligned! The right eye has drifted down almost to her cheekbone. I suppose it's difficult to notice because of her tilted head. I only mention it because of how impecably rendered every other aspect of this piece is realised. Still one of my favourites.
Aaah! I know, right?! That one thing just distracts me. I try to ignore it because this is one of my absolute favourites, but why does the central goddess of all the figures have to be wonky?!
Sandro Boticelli's "La Primavera" is always classically beautiful!
@Ghost Ghost : yes, it was.
thanks
Very intriguing. 📚🌸
Isn't one of the three graces supposed to be Caterina Sforza?
Dont stop!
Will you guys be uploading more re-edited videos? Will the older versions be kept?
We regularly remake older videos. No one wants to watch a 240 or a 480px resolution video anymore. In addition, scholarship advances and we don't want to offer out of date conclusions.
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This Masterpiece Painting is the Bridge Between Mannerism and the Renaissance . That's why its had to peg as either or !!!
So, would it be accurate to say that Botticelli anticipated the mannerism period or is that overstating the elongated torsos in this painting? Did he set a precedent for mannerism or is this Botticelli just a fluke in that regard?
It's a good question. There is of course a long tradition of elongating the human body for varied reasons. Beyond the Gothic's attenuated figures expressing the divine, artists such as Mantegna at times seem to replicate the extended proportions of Greek art in 4th century as seen in the work of Praxiteles for example. I can see the temptation to consider the courtly elegance that is often cited as a defining characteristic of Mannerism in some of Botticelli's fanciful figures. Although decades separate, they both play with deformation for a highly educated audience. And both seem to be self aware alternatives to the interest in figural and spatial illusionism that we now so often focus on. I think it is fair to say that Botticelli and Mannerist artists are reminders that we should never assume that a prevailing style fully expresses a given moment, that we must seek out the sub currents for a fuller picture. Is Botticelli responsible in some way for what becomes Mannerism?; I think it is likely more helpful to look at the late work of Raphael or Michelangelo.
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The editing with this one is a little weird
She has always looked pregnant to me.
Primavera is pasta, this was painted as an advertisement for Francesco Rinaldi with vegdables. The script around Zephyr is loosely translated as “Ciao! Francisco Rinaldi.”
Makes sense.