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The Venus of Urbino: An Inside Look

The Italian Renaissance is home to many impressive paintings including Titian’s iconic Venus of Urbino. This sensual work encourages much discussion surrounding classical works, marriage, and female beauty. Let’s see what Titian’s painting has to say!  

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!?

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.

Louvre Icon, Venus de Milo

Aphrodite, known as VENUS DE MILO Marble, H 2.02 meters Island of Melos (Cyclades, Greece), 100 BC Statue You can’t tell me you’re surprised we’re opening up the Love Hunt with the Goddess of Love, can you? A… Read More