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                                Primavera Source Artist: A ndro Botticelli Date: between  1477 to 1482 Location:  Uffizi, Florence Introduction This painting, usually known as the Primavera (or ‘Spring)] highlights nine figures from classical mythology. From left to right, the mythological figures Mercury; the Three Graces; Venus, goddess of love; the nymph Chloris; Flora, goddess of fecundity; and the west wind Zephyr. Above them, Cupid, the god of erotic love. The painting originally hung in the summerhouse of the Medici family as a companion piece to The Birth of Venus. Now, it hangs in Uffizi, Florence. This blog will explore the art elements of the Primavera painting and where they fit in.  Aesthetic appreciation  The color palette in the painting is so vibrant and full of life, with soft pastel hues that create a dreamy atmosphere. The patterns, like the intricate floral designs ...

            Hello Everyone, My name is Olivia Smith. I was born and raised in North Pole, Alaska. some of my hobbies include stress baking, drawing, painting, organizing my schedules, and hanging out with my little sister. Currently, I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education to fulfill my childhood dream of being a teacher here in Fairbanks.          When I was in fourth grade I used to draw pictures of my classmates and the other girls in my class thought it was so cool that I could draw. it was then that I decided that I actually liked drawing. before that year, I was homeschooled and only hung out with my older brother. the only art class I have ever taken was in middle school because my friend was taking it. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about all the different techniques the class taught me but I never took another class after that. In high school, I really started to form a personal identity with my art st...