Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon (2016)
Sam Roddick explores the enduring appeal of Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth of Venus, one of the most celebrated paintings in western art. A joyous celebration of female sexuality, its journey to worldwide fame was far from straightforward and it lay in obscurity for centuries. Artist and entrepreneur Sam explains why Botticelli's nude was so revolutionary, and explores its impact on contemporary culture with artists such as Terry Gilliam, who memorably reinvented Venus for his Monty Python's Flying Circus animations.
Director: Maurice O'Brien
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 15, 2016
Cast
- Terry Gilliam - Himself
- Sam Roddick - Narrator
Screenplay
Production: BBC Four
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
artists' life, art, art treasures
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon about?
- Sam Roddick explores the enduring appeal of Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth of Venus, one of the most celebrated paintings in western art. A joyous celebration of female sexuality, its journey to worldwide fame was far from straightforward and it lay in obscurity for centuries. Artist and entrepreneur Sam explains why Botticelli's nude was so revolutionary, and explores its impact on contemporary culture with artists such as Terry Gilliam, who memorably reinvented Venus for his Monty Python's Flying Circus animations.
- Who directed Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon?
- Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon was directed by Maurice O'Brien.
- Who stars in Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon?
- Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon stars Terry Gilliam, Sam Roddick.
- How long is Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon?
- Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon?
- Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon is a Documentary film.
- Where was Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon produced?
- Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon was produced in United States of America.