Artspeaking topic
How does Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' reflect the Renaissance turn toward ancient mythology and ideal beauty?
— Sandro Botticelli, 'The Birth of Venus' (1485)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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