Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon
First aired on Feb 15, 2016
Runtime: 60 mins
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Genres: Documentary
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Terry Gilliam | Himself
Sam Roddick | Narrator
Featured Crew
Richard Bright | Executive Producer
Sam Roddick | Presenter
Maurice O'Brien | Director
Maurice O'Brien | Writer
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