Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice O'Brien
- Original Title
- Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Four
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice O'Brien
Maurice O'Brien
Richard Bright
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Maurice O'Brien
Director
Maurice O'Brien
Writer
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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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?
The principal cast of Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon includes Terry Gilliam, Sam Roddick.
When was Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon released and how long is it?
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon?
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).