How does art mirror society?

La Primavera

'La Primavera' was painted by Botticelli in 1482. The painting is described as one of the most written about, and most controversial paintings in the world. This piece of art is a type of tempera on panel.

I think that this art is a reflection of what was happening during the time through the actions and the detail that are included in the painting. How each action of the people represent a story of their own, and the obvious effect of new technique in art. During the Renaissance period, mythology was a new discovery in which it let people's imagination and creativity exploit. It's said that this painting is set in the Garden of Venus - with the Goddess with the center of the painting.The transformation of the mythological figures uses symbols and episodes from classical literature. Starting from the very right of the painting, where 'Zephyrus' (warm wind of spring) seizes 'Chloris', a nymph who then transformed into 'Flora' (mother of flowers). It then moves on to 'The Three Graces', which is a symbol of liberality, allude to the relationship between the divine element and the human. Then in the left, 'Mercury' dispels clouds marks the definitive arrival of the spiritual moment. The theme of the painting appear more pedantic. In terms of art, everything that is portrayed in this repertoire is very depict and designate. The art techniques that are included in the painting revealed the progress relating in art in the Renaissance period. Perspective is a technique introduced during the Renaissance in which it represents volume and spacing - this was one of the more crucial techniques in making a painting life-like. Sfmato and chiaroscuro are techniques created by Renaissance artist that highlighted the importance of tone, colour, light, shade and contouring. This is clearly shown between the difference of the background and the foreground which also helps pointing out the focal point (main point) of the painting. Not all art has a direct reflection of society, although it does mirror society in a way that's hidden behind the story of the painting that's being conveyed.