Olympia vs Venus of Urbino

544 Words2 Pages

These two similar pieces, which were done 325 years apart, are prime examples of paintings that have been influenced from prior eras. The Venus of Urbino is an oil painting by Titian and the second is Olympia by Manet. Both of these pieces got lots of attention for their eroticism, however invoked the same emotions for different reasons.
The Venus of Urbino is the earlier piece dating back to 1538. It is an oil painting done by Titian, an Italian artist. It is of the goddess Venus, however depicted to be a more naturalistic woman, lying on a bed. She stares straight at the viewer, known as the female gaze, and seems to not care about her nudity. She is holding a bouquet of flowers in her right hand and her left hand covers up her pubic area. A dog sleeps on the end of her bed showing a symbol of marital fertility. Titian was commissioned by Guidobaldo II della Rovere, who was the Duke at the time, for his Bride as an “instruction model.” It would have decorated a chest that was a typical wedding present in Italy at the time. The controversy that this painting stirred was f...

Show More
Related

  • Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak: Painting Analysis

    804 Words  | 2 Pages

    If someone who had no prior knowledge about art, or the elements and principles of design, were given five seconds to look at these two paintings, they’d probably say they had almost nothing in common, other than the fact that they both feature mountains, and it’d be true for those people. But, if you are someone that does know a lot of information

    Read More

  • Paolo Veronese's Painting Mars and Venus United by Love

    430 Words  | 1 Pages

    “Mars and Venus United by Love” by Paolo Veronese is done in the Renaissance style of painting. This is done in this style, because Poalo Veroneses was a Renaissance painter as well as his teacher Titan.

    Read More

  • Comparison Essay

    703 Words  | 2 Pages

    In conclusion, although Mycerinus and Kha-merer-nebty II and Augustus of Primaporta, do appear very different, come from entirely different geographic regions and were separated by thousands of years, they do have many things in common. When we consider subject, style, and function; perhaps other works of art have more in common than they appear to have.

    Read More

  • Essay Comparing The Kneeling Woman And Two Women

    500 Words  | 1 Pages

    The first and most obvious similarity is both paintings are about women. Although the subjects in both works of art are women, the Two Women on a Wharf painting appear to have heavy hearts and look to be consoling each other,

    Read More

  • Women Under De Kooning and Komegne Brushes

    885 Words  | 2 Pages

    Pablo Picasso is certainly a genius who has left an indelible mark on his time. Consequently, many artists all over the world have had their own career influenced by his work. Among those artists can be listed Willem de Kooning, a Dutch American painter, and the Cameroonian artist Koko Komegne. For instance, both artists have had their early work, and later their career impacted by Picasso’s cubism. While de Kooning spent hours looking at each detail of Picasso’s paintings, Koko Komegne learnt to paint by reproducing the master’s artworks. Another thing both artists shared with Picasso through their career was the woman as subject matter. Unsurprisingly, de Kooning and Komegne have extensively painted the woman in their own career. Among all those pieces, Seated Woman, 1940, from Willem de Kooning and Toilette, 2006, from Koko Komegne are very similar; the characters on both pieces are ladies, and they have the same pose. However, although the two paintings are similar in term of descriptive subject matter, de Kooning and Komegne draw from their environment and their personal style to highlight their specificities.

    Read More

  • Formal Analysis: The Venus Of Willendorf

    1026 Words  | 3 Pages

    The Venus of Willendorf was believed to be created 25,000 years ago, is none-freestanding sculpture and is sculpted out of oolitic limestone. The subject matter, I believe it to convey a fertility figure for men and woman to gaze upon. The Venus of Willendorf is a none-freestanding female nude stature, which is an 11 centimeters high, made out of oolitic limestone and now resides in Naturhistorisches Museum. She was found in 1908 in Austria in a village called Willendorf. The stature has been carved out of oolitic limestone and has been given a red ochre tint. This small oolitic limestone figure representing a woman in the nude has no known artist and no information on why it was created. I believe that

    Read More

  • Venus Of Willendorf Vs Venus De Milo Essay

    873 Words  | 2 Pages

    The Venus of Willendorf and the Venus de Milo are two ancient day venus sculptures representing two different views on beauty. The Venus of Willendorf is a small 4.5 inch limestone figure of a Goddess which is believed to be used as a fertility symbol, while the Venus de Milo is a tall ancient Greek statue of a Goddess which is said to represent love and beauty. The Venus of Willendorf’s body structure is very different than that of Venus de Milo. The venus of Willendorf appears to be a short lady with a large emphasis on her reproductive organs, breasts and stomach area whereas the Venus de Milo appears to be very tall with smaller breasts, and a really athletic build. She appears to have abs and looks as if she has not had children before, while the Venus of Willendorf looks like she has had children due to her huge breasts and stretched out belly button. The Venus

    Read More

  • Rokeby Venus

    855 Words  | 2 Pages

    I choose to look at the painting “The Toilet of Venus” or more commonly referred to as “The Rokeby Venus” by Diego Velalazquez. The “Rokeby” part came into effect, because the painting was originally displayed in the Morritt Collection at Rokeby Hall in Yorkshire, before being moved to its current home in the National Gallery. Diego Velazquez was born in Seville in 1599, and went on to become one of the most brilliant and influential painters ever to come from Spain. He lived in Madrid for most of his adult life, and was employed as a court painter. Throughout his career, he tackled a wide variety of subjects, such as landscapes, scenes from real life, and mythological/religious figures. He was a master realist who excelled at capturing essential features upon the canvas. He painted “The Rokeby Venus” between 1647 and 1651, and was his only nude portrait, as well as the first one in Spain, at that time. Initially the painting met with some disapproval, especially from the Church, since it was a nude, but eventually the work received great praise, and became known, as being one of the most beautiful and significant portrayals of Venus in the history of Western Art.

    Read More

  • Medieval Art Essay

    1327 Words  | 3 Pages

    difference in this painting is that it has brighter colors and takes on more of a feminine

    Read More

  • Symbolism In The Birth Of Venus By Sandro Botticelli

    842 Words  | 2 Pages

    Botticelli depicts Venus standing a relaxing pose with long golden wavy hair that falls to her knees skin blemish free and pale as the seafoam she’s born from with one hand (right) gently placed over her right breast she uses the other (left) grasping for

    Read More

  • Early Italian Renaissance Art

    1470 Words  | 3 Pages

    ...lical scene, but the use of different artistic techniques and the impact of separate influences can create unique creations. The catering to particular audiences and patrons further exacerbates the apparent variation among art during this artistic period.

    Read More

  • Compare And Contrast Laocoon And His Two Sons

    957 Words  | 2 Pages

    We find that, in conclusion, that these pieces are very similar in many ways. They are both originally created in the same style and time period. They are Hellenistic and dramatic, although in their own, individualistic way. Each sculpture was created in different mediums and have different stories. These are both very individualistic pieces of Greco/Roman sculpture that has influenced many artists throughout time and will

    Read More

  • Comparison of two paintings

    788 Words  | 2 Pages

    The painting are from two different time periods. Abaporu dates from 1928. The name of the artist is Tarsila do Amaral from Brazil. The painting is oil on canvas. Portrait of a Lady dates from 1490 by Domenico Ghirlandaio from Italy. Portrait of a Lady is tempera and oil on panel.

    Read More

  • The Birth of Venus

    852 Words  | 2 Pages

    The Birth of Venus is a beautiful Renaissance canvas masterpiece created by Sandro Botticello. The picture illustrates the birth of Venus in a very mystical way. Venus has emerged from sea on a shell which is being driven to shore by flying wind-gods. She is surrounded by beautiful roses which are painted in a truly remarkable color. As she is about to step to land, one of the Hours hands her a purple cloak. The back drop includes the sea and a forest. The overall effect of this painting are almost overwhelming, color and beauty meet the eye in every angle.

    Read More

  • Compare And Contrast The Portrait Of A Lady And Mona Lisa

    729 Words  | 2 Pages

    In history, there were two paintings that were very similar yet different. One was called the “Mona Lisa” which was painted by one of the most famous artists of the renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. The other painting was called “Portrait of a Lady” by the flemish artist, Van der Weyden. They both were a huge influence in the art world during their lifetimes. And even after their deaths, their lives and works continue to inspire the minds and hearts of each generation.

    Read More

More about Olympia vs Venus of Urbino

Open Document