Sandro Botticelli was an great Italian painter of the Early Renaissance, whose most famous words are Calumny Of Apelles, Adoration Of The Magi, The Birth of Venus and many others.
In the imagination of the ancient Greeks, Venus was born from the sea as fully grown woman, Plato had ever made an idealist interpretation for the myth, In his mind, beauty would not generate gradually or from unbeautiful things and it is incomparable, Botticelli followed this interpretation during his image creation, especially from the image of Venus which is in accordance with the classical style of the sculpture. The only difference is the position of the hands. The whole picture do not have those grace and elegance depicted by classical sculpture painters but more of a sluggish and weakness. Of course, if we only appreciate this painting on this point, then its artistic value would be greatly reduced.
Botticelli added some distortion when he was creating The Birth of Venus. To see this painting from Venus’ neck, the proportion of the hair, hands and feet is a little too large. It seems that the painter tended to stress on the image of the spirit. Therefore, the physical expression became less important. Viewed from the lines, especially the lines of Venus’ cloth are very smooth. In contrast, the lines of Aeolus who sent Venus to sea-shore are more complex with rotation. This shows Botticelli’s excellent lines depicting techniques. Viewed from the tones, the whole picture is very clear and harmonious. Tranquility and elegance match with each other perfectly and obscure topic hidden behind the mystery.
According to Greek mythology, Venus was born from the sea foam and Botticelli's depicted the scene the goddess of love and beauty was born. The plot and image in this picture is based on a long poem. The poem describes that Venus was born from the Aegean Sea, and Aeolus blows her to the sea-shore quietly, then Rakhil Grigorevna greets her with the silk clothing made from stars. Venus stands on the shells that symbolize the source of her birth. She seems to be fragile and weak, showing no passion to the goddess and the world. She is to tell us that the goodness was born with melancholy to this human suffering.
How to paint flowers in the oil paintings?
Both the plants in the pot and flowers inserted in the vase are the still lives theme that artists love. They can be alone made into the painting, or can also be used as a part of a group of still lives, such as adding some fruit, a bowl or a glass bottle pattern.
About drawing paper, canvas and painting board
There are many materials that can be used for painting. Drawing paper, canvas and painting board are commonly used. But the beginners should note that no matter which material you choose, please remember to process the painting bottom into no oil absorption or less.
Russian painter Serov's painting style
Serov was an outstanding Russian portrait painter in the alternate period of the nineteenth century and twentieth Century. And he was an important representative of Russian realism painting at the beginning of this century.
