Ep. 65 - Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" (1485-86)

The neoplatonic ideal of beauty, the girl on the half-shell, the naked chick riding a clam. Her tilted head and fluttery hair are recognized by everyone and their grandma, but no one - experts included - can explain just why in the heck this painting is so iconic. Shell we take on the challenge? See the images: Music used: Django Reinhardt, “Django’s Tiger” Joan Baez, “Diamonds and Rust” The Blue Dot Sessions, “TwoPound,” “Coulis Coulis,” “Delmendra,” “No Smoking,” “Belle Anette,” “Rue Severine,” “Ranch Hand,” “Pastel de Nata,” “Khfett” Lady Gaga, “Venus” Episode sponsor: Support the show:

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Ep. 65 - Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" (1485-86) is an episode from The Lonely Palette by The Lonely Palette.

This episode is 00:35:40 long.

This episode was published on Sep 12, 2023.

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