It’s Not What it Looks Like, I’m Just Sleeping
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Giorgione can be considered one of the most influential painters in the Venetian Renaissance. Venice was a bustling merchant city always striving towards dominance and control. In order to achieve this goal, Venice crafted a myth that separated them from the rest of the world. Giorgione’s Sleeping Venus is a perfect example of this myth creation in action. This image is typically seen as specifically designed for the male viewer. By taking into consideration the formal elements and social context at the time, this painting can be seen as a depiction of Venice and the Virgin Mary.
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Event
Location
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Room 1306
Start Date
2-18-2017 10:15 AM
End Date
2-18-2017 11:15 AM
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It’s Not What it Looks Like, I’m Just Sleeping
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Room 1306
Giorgione can be considered one of the most influential painters in the Venetian Renaissance. Venice was a bustling merchant city always striving towards dominance and control. In order to achieve this goal, Venice crafted a myth that separated them from the rest of the world. Giorgione’s Sleeping Venus is a perfect example of this myth creation in action. This image is typically seen as specifically designed for the male viewer. By taking into consideration the formal elements and social context at the time, this painting can be seen as a depiction of Venice and the Virgin Mary.
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Art History Session 2: Persistent Symbols: Art and Meaning
Mentor: Dr. Anne H. Muraoka