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"The Birth of Venus" by Boticelli (1486)




 * Color** - The bright and vibrant blues of the water and the luscious green garden.
 * Emotion** - The painting gives off an elegant and serene feeling. The roses, water, and light colors are meant to please the person viewing the painting.
 * Contrast** - The change in color from the baby blue sea to the darker green garden.
 * Balance -** The supporting characters around Venus are equally spaced out. Venus is in the middle of the painting to space everyone equally.
 * Focal Point** - Venus is the focal point in this painting. She is in the middle of the painting and all eyes are upon her.


 * Why I Liked It** - I liked it because it is a serene and happy painting. The ocean setting makes it interesting. I have also seen it in real life.

"Saint Sebastian" by Il Sodoma (1542)




 * Emotion** - Saint Sebastian is showing desperation and sorrow.
 * Depth** - The mountains and water in the far back add great depth to the painting. He is also on an elevated surface, which adds depth.
 * Focal Point** - The focal point in this painting is Sebastian. He is in the center of the painting and everything is revolving around him.
 * Detail** - There is detail in his upper body and in the geographical features in the background.
 * 3D** - The shadows all along the right side of his body and the shadow that the tree casts show the third dimension of the painting.


 * Why I Liked It** - I liked it because of the detail in the painting and because of the expressions of Saint Sebastian's face.