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Temple of Dendur: Stories Carved in Stone

Every building has a story especially the Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian structure. The temple started as a place of ritual and a colorful home to deities. It went from almost drowning to being disassembled and moved across an ocean. Now, it is admired as a piece of art with the occasional… Read More

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Posted on December 10, 2021 by Mary Brown

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When Love Conquers War: Botticelli’s Venus and Mars

Botticelli’s Venus and Mars has a lot to tell us about love, marriage, and classical works (there’s even some humor)! What’s not to love!?

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Posted on November 12, 2021 by Mary Brown

Greek Mythology, London, National Gallery

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Retelling Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus

I’d like to introduce you to Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus! This painting imagines the very beginning of our favorite love goddess.

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Posted on November 9, 2021 by Mary Brown

Art History 101, Greek Mythology, Italy, Uffizi

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