Venus Urania is part of the mannerist style in 1573. The most influential sculptors, Giovanni Bologna, was inspired by Michelangelo. He used graceful poses and forms to create pieces just like this one. She is a classical prototype of Venus, but has a newer feel to her. He body is posed in a way that makes her twist around. You get the feeling of a very dramatic pose and it almost is a little sexual. The sculpture is can be viewed in all angles. The smoothness of the body also brings in the idea of Venus as a sexual being. Out of the whole book, I think this is the first piece of art that shows women as strong and sexual. It shows women for what they are. Women my not pose like this all the time, but each woman has a sexual, strong, and intelligent side to her.This pieces represents that.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Blog #4
Venus Urania is part of the mannerist style in 1573. The most influential sculptors, Giovanni Bologna, was inspired by Michelangelo. He used graceful poses and forms to create pieces just like this one. She is a classical prototype of Venus, but has a newer feel to her. He body is posed in a way that makes her twist around. You get the feeling of a very dramatic pose and it almost is a little sexual. The sculpture is can be viewed in all angles. The smoothness of the body also brings in the idea of Venus as a sexual being. Out of the whole book, I think this is the first piece of art that shows women as strong and sexual. It shows women for what they are. Women my not pose like this all the time, but each woman has a sexual, strong, and intelligent side to her.This pieces represents that.
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