Periodicals > The Bulletin > Vol. 73, No. 7
| Name: | Venus Was Her Name |
| Authors: | Hayward, Chip |
| Indexed Date: | 27 Sep. 2024 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Hayward, Chip. “Venus Was Her Name.” The Bulletin, Vol. 73, No. 7, Jul. 2024, p. 24, https://www.aanr.com/member-benefits |
Summary
The article explores the enduring influence of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, in popular music and fine art, focusing on famous songs and iconic paintings featuring her, as well as notable Venus statues. The author expresses a preference for a specific painting of "The Birth of Venus" by William-Adolfe Bouguereau due to the rich, lifelike skin tones and the absence of clothing on the characters, creating an idyllic, uninhibited scene.