Michelangelo’s David Trending Ties

Michelangelo's David wearing a Portofino necktie

Michelangelo's David has a better solution to cover up his genitalia than that stupid fig leaf - wearing a tie is  much better idea.

The Renaissance statue David was created by Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504. The 17 foot tall marble sculpture represents the biblical hero David, a favorite art subject in Florence Italy. The statue was unveiled on the 8th of September 1504 in a public square, outside the Palazzo della Signoria, the government's center in Florence. The statue was moved to the Academia Gallery in Florence in 1873, and later replaced at the original location by a replica.

A plaster reproduction cast of the statue at the Victoria and Albert Museum has a removable fig leaf that hides David’s groan which was created in response to Queen Victoria’s distaste of the statue's nudity. The leaf is placed prior to Royal visits which hangs on metal posts inserted into the scupture.

David

Michelangelo's David has become a symbol of culture and an icon of the defense of civil liberties. The statue of David has been reproduced many times, in plaster, imitation marble, fiberglass, alabaster, and as art work. In recent times the likeness of Michelangelo’s David created in graphic illustrations have graced apparel and even novelty neckties.

The photograph above is surely a unique image as David is not only exhibiting neckties, he has a very unusual covering, which serves the same purpose as the infamous fig leaf, only a much more practical one.  Wearing art theme neckties such as this Portofino tie, Michelangelo’s David is answering in more fashionable way, how not to offend a Royal - or anyone else that may not take so easily the male nude form.  With no question Michelangelo would have protested such an alteration to his sculpture and the indignity of the censoring of his masterpiece.  Certainly he would not have been so tolerant of the fact that some people just cannot deal with nudity, blue blood or not!

This could mean a new direction in men’s fashion and a possible fashion trend by opening David's eyes to such wild ties.  Just maybe David would choose to wear a novelty art necktie illustrating himself which has been a fashion trend over the last two decades, certainly a fashion statement that would surely become a great curiosity of Michelangelo, David, and Goliath too.

Thanks to a visitor, Barbara - here is the link to a virtual tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence.   No plane ticket is necessary, but I recommend a bottle of white wine from Italy and a linguine with white clam sauce as you surf the gallery on line.

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The Genius of “Fashion Art Ties” by Fornasetti

The Art of Fornasetti Neckties


Fornasetti neckties are magnificent art works in their own right, rightly so they are wonderful fashion accessories for a man of culture who appreciates fine art. The designer, Piero Fornasetti 1913 -1988, born in Milano Italy, became well known in the art world for his unique style of themed illustrations that were intriguing and captivating, and at times; dream like in design. He would comment often, “my secrete is imagination.” Several collections of art ties are included in reproductions now; of the over 11,000 different art works that he created during his lifetime as an illustrator.  

Much of his work was recurring themes in variation. One, featuring a woman’s face, his most notable subject was explored about 500 times as passionate illustrations. Her image in various tones and formats has been produced in many different motifs; as art ties, apparel, lamps, everyday house hold items like plates or ash trays, and even extremely fashionable umbrellas. Other subjects that became a constant themes were the sun, the moon, playing cards,  and time. Many of his works are in black and white of which most are in the style of Roman and Greek architecture. As an artist, designer and decorator; he worked in close collaboration with his friend and partner Giò Ponti, whose furniture he decorated with drawings in a trompe-l'oeil-style.

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His imagination was brilliant in concept and in quite a versatile manner was applied to many motifs. Ponti said, "He makes objects speak". Fornasetti did make voiceless objects speak – causing emotion and often laughter from people from all over the world and of all ages. His collection of evolving subjects had an attraction that became a "cult like phenomenon.  His unusual vision as a designer resulted in a very unique fashion style that was adapted into scarves, umbrellas, coats and as contemporary men’s ties. His first necktie collection, in 1980 was only two styles. Interest, and a demand for the beautifully fashioned neck wear, evolved into the ever increasing line of Fornasetti Fashion “Art” Ties. Now, each season 60 different patterns are developed in vibrant colors and in a rich anthology of themes. Before his work was produced as men’s ties, he once said of his creations, “these are fashion items that will never go out of fashion.” He could not have been more correct, as in the 80s a new interest in his art work was realized that has seen his art become ever so loved and appreciated.  His work has been produced on things that are common but become a sort of functional art; lamps, tables, chairs, plates, glass ware, clocks and other furnishings that are sold in specialty shops and art galleries all over the world. The reproduction of his work as furniture and fine porcelain is produced in yearly limited editions with extreme regard for quality – all handmade.

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In 1991 through 1992 there was a retrospective of his work in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In 1998 and 1999 his work was shown at Christies in New York and Los Angeles. In 2003 “la follia pratica,” an international exhibition of his art work and creations was displayed in the United States in Washington D.C. and in San Francisco; the 27th overall, since his first showing in Geneva in 1944.( Exhibition list )  His art ties were, of course displayed since their innovation, and similar to his other creations.  Fornasetti Fashion Art Neckties have been sold all over the world in fine men’s shops. In United States these art neckties are sold at Barneys, Sacks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Paul Stuart, Bullock and Jones, Maus and Hoffman, Neiman Marcus and many others.


In 1989 a year after his death his son, Barnuba Fornasetti continued the atelier tradition. His decision to create neckties was met with great enthusiasm as the vision of art and fashion that Fornasetti works represent have made Perio Fornasetti one of the greatest and most respected designers in Italy since the end of middle of the last century. The licensed manufacturer of Fornasetti Neckwear is the Intermoda, of Como, Italy which first started manufacturing silk ties at the turn of the 20th Century. They also make ties for Valentino, Guy Laroche and other notable European Trademarks. They have been making ties for Fornasetti since 1990 in the finest Italian silk available in limited editions with great attention to craftsmanship, just the same as everything that Perio Fornasetti did during his lifetime as an artist.

Foranesetti Fashion Art Tie-  Owl

The following excerpts are quoted from Mariuccia Casadio’s essay from the 2003 exhibition catalog. There is no way this could be put this any better. “An accessory of male clothing can go beyond its conventional appearance, and can express every person’s taste, humor, professional obsessions and secrete passions. Even if it maintains the traditional look of a tie, it is something more: it is the affirmation of personality and culture; it is the synthesis of a world which, from nature to architecture, from shells to glasses, from furniture to clothing.… His name stands for a way of being and appearing, he is the author of a language that started as a simple printing on silk fabric. Today’s ties and scarves as well as the ones realized by Fornasetti in the 40’s are able to give us energy and humor of a noticeable stroke, the passion for concept of decorum interpreted with contemporary spirit. For this reason his ties are pieces of collection, ideas and opinions to wear, expressions of sensibility and character.”


Piero Fornasetti

The desire to express ones-self with definition wearing a Fornasettit tie will be captivating. These neckties are truly fascinating and the attraction they receive is remarkable. I became mesmerized when I found Fornasetti Art illustrated on neckties at the Intermoda stand at the Magic Fashion Show in Las Vegas in 2000 just like when he first became so inspired with the face of Lina Cavalieri as he looked through a 19th Century French Magazine. His emotions are translated through a visual language hard to diss-spell. A necktie is not just an accessory – it’s a statement. What better way than to make that statement with passion.

For a man who needs to be distinctive in dress, and who not only dares to be noticed, but can handle himself in conversation; Fashion Art Ties by Fornasetti are an absolute must. That’s because breaking the ice with a conversation necktie never had so much class; until Fornasetti art work graced it.

The Fornasetti show room is located in Milano, Spazio Fornasetti Corso G. Matteotti, 1/A – 20121 Milan Italy, tel: 39 02 896 58040 fax 39 02 659 2244

Fornasetti Trumeau ‘Litomatrice’ will be on show on Galleria Nilufar Stand at PAD in Paris. 25 – 28 March 2011, Galleria Nilufar stand 68, Tuileries, Paris 75001, http://www.padparis.net/

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The Persistence of Memory 1931 Salvador Dali

Neck ties, “satisfy modern man’s desire to dress in art,” American magician and actor Harry Andersen

Art – art neckties; what fun. It is the emotions that we draw from artworks that make us enjoy them. After painting a Campbell’s soup can, Andy Warhol said that “anything could be sold as art,” so why not a necktie? After all for a man, beyond sophistication, wearing a necktie is a form of artistic expression. Then if a necktie actually is an art tie, the statement by Harry Andersen takes on a great weight.

Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali stunned the art world by creating neckties that were actual reproductions of his original art works called “Dali Ties.” Born in Spain in 1904 his works display a vivid passion of abstract and obscure subjects and vistas. His art was unique, both in style and manner, often in a display of color that seemed to cast a spell at first sight. He wanted his art to be appreciated by everyone, not just wealthy people who could afford his paintings and lithographs in posh galleries so neck wear was the perfect venue. It may have been the prelude to what became a marketing gold mine in branded apparel.  Dali's art work on ties advertised his creativity to the world profoundly at eye level worn by the man on the street just like Nike and other sports apparel or "chic" apparel like Tommy Hilfiger realize the same benefit for branded apparel today. Dali’s surrealism fine art ties could be purchased in men’s boutiques along Manhattan’s 5th Avenue and much of the world while his “art” hung in prestigious art galleries and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. It was sheer genius.   Visit the Salvador Dali Museum

Dali Ties

In more recent times, Peter Max created art necktie collections of his colorful motifs in his trademark psychedelic 60’s style. He oversaw every detail of the line commanding and approving the designs, colors, fabrication, and even the fabric which was finest Italian silk available. He was completely thorough in this down to the point of purchase where he had to approve which retailers could offer his art neckties, and at what price - being thoughtful to protect the neckwear’s value, his name and his art.  Environmentalist and artist Christian Lassen who lives in Hawaii licensed his illustrations to Ralph Marlin which created art ties with a very unique look at sea life, dolphins and underwater scenes. The trend had given way to another nature theme,

Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

Van Gogh Fine Art Tie Starry Night

Endangered Species neckties  naturally became collector items instantly. They were produced in silk with the care of fine apparel craftsmen illustrating a conservation movement that was attractive enticing some men to wear only that necktie as if a man were to adorn only Armani. However, not what one would consider high fashion, none-the-less, it was an absolute signature in dress. The collection of wildlife themed neckties by Wemco, and later Randa illustrated wildlife in great detailed art works by the Greenwich Workshop that were produced in limited editions as if they were lithograph prints.
 

Claude Monet Fine Art Tie

Gustav Klimt Fine Art Necktie

There are "master artist” collections; Van Gogh, Monet, Lautrec, D’Vinci, Picasso, Fornasetti, Erte, and even an artist that had hardly become of age prior to his death Kieth Harring; all following the path of Dali. Most of these neckties are cut and sewn in limited productions enhancing their value just like a lithograph or numbered and signed print. Before his death and even more popular after, as usual with art, the famed rock and roller Jerry Garcia, an accomplished artist as well as musician had his work transformed into artist neckties first by Stonehenge, then Mulberry and now with an even greater display of color and form by Van Heusen – Superba. Affectionately called, Jerry Garcia “Art in Neck wear,” rebels who would not usually wear at tie could show their spirit, and professionals who dared to be non conservative, became hooked. The designs were wonderful transformations of Garcia’s art that were numbered in edition by collection and bared the name of the original artwork. It is no wonder even after his death his neck wear continues to be a driving force in men’s fashion. A true artist’s work will never die.

Van Gogh Fine Art Necktie

Salvador Dali Art Necktie

The commercial approach to this fashion accessory is twofold; Usually adapting art by the masters or "dead artists" traditional necktie manufacturing by either silk screening or dye supplementation illustrates fine art masterpieces on ties produced in quantity, and “living artists” art neckties individually created one at a time – often hand painted as one of kind wearable art works.

The traditional method: Masterpiece art as actual reproductions into fine art neckties (like lithographs or poster art ) by Van Gogh, Lautrec, Monet, Klimt, D’Vinci and other masters have been produced for over twenty years by Ralph Marlin into a timeless collection of art gallery neck wear in both poly and silk. Fine art tie collections illustrating modern master artists like Picasso and Erte that command royalties and licensing were very successful produced in limited editions.  In Paris, Axios creates a similar impressionism art tie collection in silk including Chagall, and Cezanne which at first were only available in Paris making them a real sought after item beyond the usual tourist souvenir.

The non traditional method: This method has been around for a while and pre-dates modern necktie manufacturing. Unique and original art produced on neckties just as actual art is created had been quite popular affording individual and custom fashion ties.  In the 1930's a retail company called Besley’s with three retail stores in downtown Chicago, made its reputation by importing hundreds of yards of printed Italian silk, then making ties, pocket squares and jacket linings for loyal customers who wouldn't buy a suit without first making sure they had a Besley’s tie to match! Robert Daskal bought the original Besleys in the early 1980's. The company had always maintained the capability of hand painting silk, as they produced many in the 30's and 40's when hand painted silk neck wear was extremely popular. In 1988 Daskal was prompted to create a line on hand painted neck wear by a leading retailer. Soon he was creating 4 new collections of hand painted neckties a year for stores like Marshall Fields, Nordstrom, Saks and Neiman Marcus. Original art ties, silk screened, airbrushed, acrylic, oils, pen and ink neckties at county fairs and art fairs all equate the same desire; a true form of fashion expression.



Hand Painted Art Neckties by Robert Daskal

Further Examples of hand painted art tie collections can be seen at

Robert Daskal Hand Painted Silk Ties     Silk From The Hartz    Art & Soul Hand Painted Neckties

A popular trend yes, however this is not an original fashion concept, art on apparel is an old fashion enterprise that has evolved into a great form of expression. Fashion is a direct influence of art and the reflection of styles that relate all of us. A man wearing a tie illustrating a priceless artwork is certainly a show of personality, character and style. A recent purchase at Nice Tie Store www.nicetiestore.com for a wedding, “a blue tie, but not just blue – Starry Nights and silk please,” the groom’s desire to “rule bend” the traditional formal solid color satin silk tie. And then the is dual form of expression and suggestion, the art gallery consultant who wears a Van Gogh Starry Nights or Money Water Lilies necktie so he can sell more art but he also keeps ordering more for his clients as gifts or perks to up-sell another painting or print.  Looking distinguished and at the same time advertising art has great advantages for a man trying to be a salesman and an art consultant at the same time.

In 2009, despite the cautious manner of retail and apparel in the recession, a rather odd thing that happened on the fashion world and neckties which was carefully crafted by Christian Aguilar a marketing wizard. Clothing, sunglasses, sneakers and ties of course illustrating tattoo art by San Francisco artist Ed Hardy became very popular proving that although there was a recession a fresh idea could still spark interest and profit.  The success of this line of neck wear proves art neckties are as popular as ever
 

Mona Lisa Smile

Several years ago I designed ties for a popular restaurant in San Francisco called the Mona Lisa on Columbus. You guessed it, the waiters and waitresses wear a Mona Lisa tie including a Christmas version of Leonardo D’Vinci’s popular smiling Mona. The painting by D’Vinci is perhaps the greatest painting ever and certainly the most appreciated, world over. Of course they sell the Mona Lisa neckties too, as a souvenir, or more likely than not, as a collector item. Thanks to the innovations of necktie designers and especially to Salvador Dali, art is now something that can be collected as a necktie or in a frame.

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Salvador Dali ties at Collections at Kollectors of Nasty Old Ties (K.N.O.T.) - for enthusiasts of vintage neckwear.

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Mona Lisa Fine Art Necktie

The latest theory - who Da Vinci used as a model for his Mona Lisa?


Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

I never believed that Mona was a self portrait and there has been some talk about Mona being a man not a woman but that is not going to sit well around here. I sell Mona Lisa Ties and have always loved her so I don't care what any art historian says. That alluring Mona Lisa smile cannot be that of a man, can it?
 

Leonardo da Vinci

Our Mona Lisa fine art necktie is a wonderful illustration of Da Vinci's master piece. The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the history of art and continues to inspire reproduction, parody, scientific theory, and more. In 2003-2006 the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of the painting which now has its own room at the Louvre. The painting has achieved celebrity status and is continually appearing as subject of news articles around the globe.  Visit the Louvre Web Site for Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa (also known as La Gioconda or La Joconde) is a 16th-century portrait painted in oil on a poplar panel by Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci during the Renaissance in Florence, Italy. The portrait  was painted in Florence between 1503 and 1506. It is thought to be of Lisa Gherardini, wife of a Florentine cloth merchant Francesco del Giocondo. The work is currently owned by the Government of France and is on display at the Musée du Louvre in Paris under the title Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo.  Read more on Wikipedia.org the encyclopedia of the Web

    

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An art historian's claim that da Vinci painted Mona Lisa using a male model is receiving great criticism on line.  Surely the painting of Mona Lisa is loved by many who will not accept this latest theory of how da Vinci created this master piece.  Several years ago a theory surfaced that Mona Lisa was a self portrait which seemed to be hard to believe as well. Read more about the latest theory here

Leonardo da Vinci was not only an artist, he was an astronomer, sculptor, geologist, mathematician, botanist, inventor, engineer, architect and even a musician. He has been perhaps the most fascinating person to ever live who has been described as the embodiment of the Renaissance period. The 16 Century is recognized as the greatest period of Italian art which can be attributed in-part to da Vinci’s work. Read more here Leonardo da Vinci, the Artist and Inventor 

Mona Lisa stolen? On August 21, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings in the world, was stolen right off the wall of the Louvre (famous museum in Paris, France). It was such an inconceivable crime, that the Mona Lisa wasn't even noticed missing until the following day.

Who would steal such a famous painting? Why did they do it? Was the Mona Lisa lost forever? read further here on  About.com



Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa's Smile - by Nick Pisa, Rome Leonardo da Vinci's 500-year-old Renaissance masterpiece has long been steeped in mystery, and even today the true identity of the woman with the alluring smile still far from certain.

Now members of Italy's National Committee for Cultural Heritage have revealed that by magnifying high resolution images of the Mona Lisa's eyes letters and numbers can be seen.  read more here

If you love Mona Lisa like I love Mona Lisa ( it’s that alluring Mona Lisa smile ) then you probably love Italian food also.  If you ever find yourself in San Francisco's trendy North Beach you'll probably want to to dine in a special place on Columbus between Grant Ave and Vallejo St baring Leonardo's smiling model's name,  Ristorante Mona Lisa is Italian family owned and serves up authentic Italian cuisine according to recipes passed on from mother to daughter.  Ten years ago I designed Mona Lisa Neckties for their waiters and waitresses to wear and also for souvenirs for guests.  That tie became very popular which prompted many re-orders including a version of Mona wearing a Santa Claus Cap one year.

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Very Unusual Necktie Art

Ocean Beach San Diego necktie artist says she just wants to get people thinking


Just when I thought that I had seen everything possible about neckties, well at least read.  I sure wish I had a photo of this - Jeffrey Hunter

By Andy Castagnola

Friday, December 31, 2010 at 10:04 p.m.

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OCEAN BEACH — Who’s the person behind the fashionable conversation piece that’s sprouted at Monaco Street and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard?


Her name is April Cromer, a local artist and jewelry and clothing designer. And she answered a few questions about her unusual necktie-on-a-pole street art.

Q: How many ties are on there?
A: I didn’t even count. I would guess like 75.

Q: Have people been adding their own ties to the pole?
A: It’s street art, so it’s up to anyone to take a tie or add a tie or do whatever they want with it.

Q: Have you ever done public art before?
A: Not at this scale, no. I’ve always been interested in street art.

Q: Why neckties?
A: Well, I guess to be completely honest, I was trying to get rid of a bunch of art supplies. I got this idea to put them somewhere where everyone can enjoy them, instead of sitting in an art room collecting dust. … I decided to figure out how to tie a double-Windsor and go down there and do it.

Q: Why on a street pole?
A: I wanted it to be somewhere where people were going to see it on their daily walk, somewhere that has a lot of foot traffic. … O.B. has always been home for me. … I wanted it to be in a place that was familiar to me.

Q: What do you think when you see it?
A: It’s my little contribution to the community. O.B. is such a kooky, crazy place. … I love seeing random pieces of art wherever I go. It changes your environment, makes you see things differently, makes you ask all these questions.

Q: What kind of response have you gotten?
A: I’ve been there a couple of times since I put it up. I was down there today and saw this woman walking her dog and two kids. … It was cool to be connected with other people in community; hopefully they’re inspired to make something of their own.

Q: How long will you leave it up?
A: I plan on leaving it there until the city decides to take it down, or when the ties are taken on their own adventure. I really have no intention of taking it down.

Q: How long have you lived in San Diego? What’s your profession?
A: I grew up here. I went to San Francisco for school for a while. I went to art school. I have a small clothing and jewelry business … and I use found objects repurposed into wearable works of art. I sell at the O.B. Farmers Market on Wednesdays.

Q: What’s next for you?
A: I have a lot of fabric that I’d like to do something with. Not enough ties to do another tie pole. I want to mix it up. I can’t say what the next step is. My friends say I should make a gigantic tie and hang it from electrical wires. It’ll be whatever comes to mind.

MY COMMENT ON SIGN ON SAN DIEGO: PLEEEEAASSSSEEEEEEE what is all the fuss. Well - I think that this fantastic. It is a wonderful thing that a simple thing like tying a few ties on a tel pole could cause such a stir. It is definitely art and if those who can only speak negatively about it then a reality check is in order. Maybe they are jealous that their own creative efforts never amount to anything. Andy Warhol already proved that anything could considered as artwork.

Now the real question here is if it were bras or under wear would there be less of a controversy. Maybe not, maybe more, but surely because so many men are afraid of neckties and the serious demeanor that they represent the uproar is loud and clear.

Can some please send me a photo of this unique necktie street sign artwork so I can post it on my blog http://nicetiestore.blogspot.c... Jeffrey@nicetiestore.com

A Gallant Knight and His Venus the Goddess of Love Necktie

A gallant knight wears a Venus tie - 

Venus the “Goddess of Love” by Sandro Botticelli 

Original Photograph by Jeffrey Hunter - copyright 2000

A Gallant Knight and his Venus de Milo Necktie

Venus the “Goddess of Love” - the Roman likeness to the Greek Goddess Aphrodite; she influences love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity, and desire.  Romance and the alluring chase after it does have its odd effects on a man; causing some to act irrationally with uncontrollable emotion.  The cliche "Mad In Love" is not without foundation.

Often a man in love will dress in unusual attire.  Regarding the contemporary man; he may dress in extravagant and flashy neckties the result of the great and often wild adventure of falling in love. In modern times, wearing neckties are the only real way for a gentleman to truly express himself artistically, through fashion.  When a man loses his sanity becoming "mad" infatuated with the desire of a woman, behaving so cavalier he has surely become the captive of Venus the Goddess of Love.

Venus has had such wonderful effects on men falling in love and surrendering to passion though out history. The painting of the spellbinding goddess was created by a Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli more than 500 years ago.  Could he have ever imagined that a fearless knight (illustrated above) would wear a romantic necktie illustrating his painting of Venus?  I don’t think even the knight could have imagined wearing the tie either.

Venus the Goddess of Love necktie

Excerpt from Wikipedia: In myth, Venus-Aphrodite was born of sea-foam. Roman theology presents Venus as the yielding, watery female principle, essential to the generation and balance of life. She can give military victory, sexual success, good fortune, and prosperity. In one context, she is a goddess of prostitutes; in another, she turns the hearts of men and women from sexual vice to virtue. read more Venus (mythology) at Wikipedia

Botticelli's "Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera' are two amazing works of art that have an unbelievable power to move you, and transport you to another time - another place. They are dreamy visions of ethereal beauty. The Birth of Venus was created in the 15th Century (in Italy: Nascita di Venere). It depicts the Goddess Venus, having emerged from the sea as an adult woman, arriving at the sea-shore (which is related to the Venus Anadyomene motif). The painting hangs in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence where hundreds of millions of people have appreciated the sensation of Botticelli's masterpiece and realized the nature of her spell of love.

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Venus - Primavera by Sandro Botticelli

For Plato and for the members of the Florentine Platonic Academy – Venus had two aspects: she was an earthly goddess who aroused humans to physical love or she was a heavenly goddess who inspired intellectual love in them. Plato further argued that contemplation of physical beauty allowed the mind to better understand spiritual beauty. Read further here The Birth of Venus (Botticelli)

A Very Interesting Little Known Fact About Ties