Greek Mythology and the Birth of Renaissance Masterpieces

Greek Mythology and the Birth of Renaissance Masterpieces

Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus boldly showcased classical nudity and Neoplatonic ideals, marking a dramatic shift in Renaissance art. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain Renaissance art did not emerge from the protected environment of academic institutions where scholars engaged in polite exchanges of ideas over classical literature. On the contrary, it was born from a dynamic and often complex relationship between medieval Christian Europ…