Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Ιστορία της ΤέχνηςLibrary of the School of Philosophy
Author:
Filippou Emmanouil
Supervisors info:
Ευθυμία Μαυρομιχάλη, επίκουρη καθηγήτρια Ιστορία της Τέχνης, Τμήμα Ιστορίας και Αρχαιολογίας, ΕΚΠΑ.
Δημήτρης Παυλόπουλος, αναπληρωτής καθηγητής Ιστορίας της Τέχνης, Τμήμα Ιστορίας και Αρχαιολογίας, ΕΚΠΑ.
Αικατερίνη Κωνσταντινίδου, αναπληρώτρια καθηγήτρια Ιστορίας Νέου Ελληνισμού, Τμήμα Ιστορίας και Αρχαιολογίας, ΕΚΠΑ.
Original Title:
Το γυναικείο γυμνό στη ζωγραφική του Tiziano: Η περίπτωση της Αφροδίτης.
Translated title:
Female Nude in Titian’s painting: Venus.
Summary:
Titian (1488/90 – 1576) is one of the most important Venetian painters of the 16th century. His career spans over 60 years. Among his patrons are some of the most important families in Europe. His work includes religious works, portraits, historical subjects, allegories, and mythological paintings.
The present thesis examines five paintings of Titian depicting Venus figures. These paintings are: Sacred and Profane Love, Venus Rising from the Sea (Venus Anadyomene), Venus of Urbino, Venus and Adonis, Venus with a Mirror. These paintings cover a broad time range, from his early years to his maturity and final years.
We will examine under which circumstances the scholars have ended up identifying the female nude figure with Venus and which other alternative propositions have been made. Also, we will see how the role of the women and the desirability and power of courtesans of 16th century Venetian society is reflected in Titian’s sensual art. Moreover, we will focus on the historical context in which flourish the female nude in Renaissance art and the connection with the ancient Greek and Roman art, especially the narratives about the Knidian Venus.
Main subject category:
Fine arts - Entertainment
Keywords:
Painting, art, Venice, Titian, Renaissance, 16th Century, Venus, nude
Number of references:
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