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Spring is a fine and complex work, signed by the great Italian painter Sandro Botticelli, which radiates beauty and a special grace. The viewer has the impression that the pictorial space is a theater scene, very fashionable during the Renaissance.
Completed in the mid-eighth decade of the fifteenth century, this complex picture, like a dream, seems to tell a story that has never completely betrayed its significance, despite the efforts of many art historians which were under its spell.
Since 1919 the painting is part of the collection of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.

This picture is made for the topic History Nerd in beautiful Milestones Contest held by Malintra-Shadowmoon

All the information you need if you are interested, are found here: Milestones ContestThere have been many important milestones for me concerning real life and dA back in the first months of 2020 (January and April), which I would like to share- My 25th anniversary in the American company I work with (April 2020)- My DA seniority award (January 2020)- My DA CVdom (April 2020)Back last year, there was the sunsetting of classic DA, so I decided to postpone this great contest. I gave my word that the contest would not be forgotten and I am going to keep it.This year, there are even two events more to be added- My one year anniversary DA CVdom (April 2021)- My 9th DA anniversay (April 2021)Probably you would say: What is so important with the 9th anniversary?9 is a very important number in many things.In martial arts I have learned about the 9 edges of the body with which you can attack and block: Two feet, two knees, two hands, two ellbows and the head. 9 means karma and love, divine completeness, consciousness, perfection, balance, harmony and after all, it really shines in Fibonacci. Well, my this year's age added would result in 9, too - It could means so much, that there are no words for. So, time for celebration. Who can take partEverybody can take part, from friend to watcher to passer by, from regular member, newby to longtime member, core member, senior member, volunteer collegues, even staff if they would like to.Contest topics/themesSome topics will have a fun factor, some are special, some may have a healing effect, some are just out of the blue or special favourite topics.As we have talked about 9, there will be 9 different topics for the contest- History nerds (topic 1)- Light in the Darkness (topic 2)- The positive in the negative (topic 3)- Spring lovers (topic 4)- Between Heaven and Earth (topic 5)- Nature (topic 6)- Heart's desire (topic 7)- Hobbies (topic 8)- The "Milestoner" (topic 9)WinnersThere will be 46 winners in the end- First place (9 x)- Second place (9 x)- Third place (9 x)- Honorable mentions/runners up (9 x)- Special prize addition (1 x)Here is what the contest is aboutTopic 1: History nerdEverything concerning history, every epoch (younger/recent events as well as antiquity). There will be a great playground for history lovers throughout all the eras and centuries.Topic 2: Light in the DarknessIt can be a star light in the night sky, a candle in a dark room, a loving heart in a cold world, the so-called light at the end of the tunnel, near death experiences, visions.Topic 3: The positive in the negativeTake a dark time (corona for instance) and write about positive experiences you made during this time. Something you might have done wrong, but what could had happened if you had not made it? Fear and anxiety, but there is a little flame burning in the heart. Things and experiences like this are required here.Topic 4: Spring loversHere is the great spring play meadow: Flowers, first leaves, Easter time, warm breezes - whatever might be connected with spring.Topic 5: Between Heaven and EarthNevertheless, one of the favourite topics of this contest's inventor. What would you understand by the term "between Heaven and Earth"? It is left to your free interpretation and to the curiosity of the "milestoner".Topic 6: NatureAll in combination with nature: Plants (flowers, trees, meadows, moss, lichen), animals (wild animals), forests, landscapes with all different formations (sea, mountains, plain, savannah, desert), fungies. All in all: APN (Animals, Plants, Nature).Topic 7: Heart's desireWhat would you wish for yourselves? What are you longing for? What would you love to do? Your idealism and dreams.Topic 8: HobbiesAll about your hobbies, things you love/like to do in your sparetime (could be parttime jobs as well). The more special these hobbies are, the more bonus it is for the winner of this topic.Topic 9: The "Milestoner"After all, the contest inventor would also like to have a topic about herself. So, the participants can make art about me, how they see me, what can I improve, everything alright? Do not be shy, the "milestoner" would like to know if she is on the right track, accomplish her mission correctly, open for improvement - whatever DatesThe contest will start on 21st March (spring solstice) 2021.It will end on 31st May 2021.Deadline will be extended if necessary!!New or old artIt can be either new art or old art, whereby new art after the date of this journal would be prefered.What language (literature) should the deviations have- English- German- French- Latin(these are my most common languages)How many entries can you submitAll participants can submit up to 9 deviations (that means, one piece of art for each topic - but not two or more for one topic).Please indicate in your author's description for what topic/theme you have created your work.Deviations can be either left as a comment on this blog/journal or be sent per note to me.I will create 9 different folders in my collections (fav.) gallery, where you can see the works in.What type of artAny art medium is allowed- Photography- Photomanipulation- Digital Art- Traditional Art (also sculptures)- Literature (poetry, short stories, non-fiction, visual poetry etc.)- Artisan Crafts- Animation and filmography- Pixelwork, stamps and emoticonsVoting/JudgingVoting/judging will start after submission is closed.PRIZEA contest would not be a contest without awesome prizes.Point Prizes@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving1 x 200 points for the special prize addition9 x 100 points for the 9 first places9 x 70 points for the 9 second places9 x 50 points for the 9 third places9 x 20 points for the 9 honorable mentions/runners up@BeckyKidus is giving1 x 150 points for the special prize addition9 x 100 points for the 9 first places9 x 70 points for the 9 second places9 x 50 points for the 9 third places9 x 30 points for the 9 honorable mentions/runners up@JustACapharnaum is giving1 x 1,000 points (which will be divided among the winners accordingly)@KiriHearts is giving1 x 1,000 points (which will be divided among the winners accordingly)@Zara-Arletis is giving1 x 1,000 points (which will be divided among the winners accordingly)All winners will receive features from@Malintra-Shadowmoon@SophiaEowyn@RaptorPlush@Erdbeerstern Other prizes@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 1 diamond badge for the special prize addition@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 9 emerald badges to the first places@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 9 quartz badges to the second places@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving llamas to all participants (if not already given)@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving a watch to all 46 winners@BeckyKidus is giving 10 critiques for the 9 first places and for the special prize addition@digital--bee is giving llamas to all participants (if not already given)@SophiaEowyn is giving llamas to all winners (if not already given)@RaptorPlush is giving llamas to all winners (if not already given)@Erdbeerstern is giving llamas to all participants (if no already given)@Zara-Arletis is giving 500 fragments (which will be divided accordingly)I always take prize donations !!!Anything from features, points, subscriptions to dA (CM), fragments/badges, llamas, critiques, art or anything else you can give or afford.If you wish to donate, please comment on this blog/journal.Prizes of all kind can be added throughout the duration of the contest until voting time. Prizes are not accepted anymore when voting will have begun. Of course, donors can still participate at the contest! If you should have any questions, please just contact me. I am looking forward to a load of fun. Hope all participants will enjoy the contest.MaliPrize donators are featured here...

Description
Spring is a fine and complex work, signed by the great Italian painter Sandro Botticelli, which radiates beauty and a special grace. The viewer has the impression that the pictorial space is a theater scene, very fashionable during the Renaissance.
Completed in the mid-eighth decade of the fifteenth century, this complex picture, like a dream, seems to tell a story that has never completely betrayed its significance, despite the efforts of many art historians which were under its spell.
Since 1919 the painting is part of the collection of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.

This picture is made for the topic History Nerd in beautiful Milestones Contest held by Malintra-Shadowmoon

All the information you need if you are interested, are found here: Milestones ContestThere have been many important milestones for me concerning real life and dA back in the first months of 2020 (January and April), which I would like to share- My 25th anniversary in the American company I work with (April 2020)- My DA seniority award (January 2020)- My DA CVdom (April 2020)Back last year, there was the sunsetting of classic DA, so I decided to postpone this great contest. I gave my word that the contest would not be forgotten and I am going to keep it.This year, there are even two events more to be added- My one year anniversary DA CVdom (April 2021)- My 9th DA anniversay (April 2021)Probably you would say: What is so important with the 9th anniversary?9 is a very important number in many things.In martial arts I have learned about the 9 edges of the body with which you can attack and block: Two feet, two knees, two hands, two ellbows and the head. 9 means karma and love, divine completeness, consciousness, perfection, balance, harmony and after all, it really shines in Fibonacci. Well, my this year's age added would result in 9, too - It could means so much, that there are no words for. So, time for celebration. Who can take partEverybody can take part, from friend to watcher to passer by, from regular member, newby to longtime member, core member, senior member, volunteer collegues, even staff if they would like to.Contest topics/themesSome topics will have a fun factor, some are special, some may have a healing effect, some are just out of the blue or special favourite topics.As we have talked about 9, there will be 9 different topics for the contest- History nerds (topic 1)- Light in the Darkness (topic 2)- The positive in the negative (topic 3)- Spring lovers (topic 4)- Between Heaven and Earth (topic 5)- Nature (topic 6)- Heart's desire (topic 7)- Hobbies (topic 8)- The "Milestoner" (topic 9)WinnersThere will be 46 winners in the end- First place (9 x)- Second place (9 x)- Third place (9 x)- Honorable mentions/runners up (9 x)- Special prize addition (1 x)Here is what the contest is aboutTopic 1: History nerdEverything concerning history, every epoch (younger/recent events as well as antiquity). There will be a great playground for history lovers throughout all the eras and centuries.Topic 2: Light in the DarknessIt can be a star light in the night sky, a candle in a dark room, a loving heart in a cold world, the so-called light at the end of the tunnel, near death experiences, visions.Topic 3: The positive in the negativeTake a dark time (corona for instance) and write about positive experiences you made during this time. Something you might have done wrong, but what could had happened if you had not made it? Fear and anxiety, but there is a little flame burning in the heart. Things and experiences like this are required here.Topic 4: Spring loversHere is the great spring play meadow: Flowers, first leaves, Easter time, warm breezes - whatever might be connected with spring.Topic 5: Between Heaven and EarthNevertheless, one of the favourite topics of this contest's inventor. What would you understand by the term "between Heaven and Earth"? It is left to your free interpretation and to the curiosity of the "milestoner".Topic 6: NatureAll in combination with nature: Plants (flowers, trees, meadows, moss, lichen), animals (wild animals), forests, landscapes with all different formations (sea, mountains, plain, savannah, desert), fungies. All in all: APN (Animals, Plants, Nature).Topic 7: Heart's desireWhat would you wish for yourselves? What are you longing for? What would you love to do? Your idealism and dreams.Topic 8: HobbiesAll about your hobbies, things you love/like to do in your sparetime (could be parttime jobs as well). The more special these hobbies are, the more bonus it is for the winner of this topic.Topic 9: The "Milestoner"After all, the contest inventor would also like to have a topic about herself. So, the participants can make art about me, how they see me, what can I improve, everything alright? Do not be shy, the "milestoner" would like to know if she is on the right track, accomplish her mission correctly, open for improvement - whatever DatesThe contest will start on 21st March (spring solstice) 2021.It will end on 31st May 2021.Deadline will be extended if necessary!!New or old artIt can be either new art or old art, whereby new art after the date of this journal would be prefered.What language (literature) should the deviations have- English- German- French- Latin(these are my most common languages)How many entries can you submitAll participants can submit up to 9 deviations (that means, one piece of art for each topic - but not two or more for one topic).Please indicate in your author's description for what topic/theme you have created your work.Deviations can be either left as a comment on this blog/journal or be sent per note to me.I will create 9 different folders in my collections (fav.) gallery, where you can see the works in.What type of artAny art medium is allowed- Photography- Photomanipulation- Digital Art- Traditional Art (also sculptures)- Literature (poetry, short stories, non-fiction, visual poetry etc.)- Artisan Crafts- Animation and filmography- Pixelwork, stamps and emoticonsVoting/JudgingVoting/judging will start after submission is closed.PRIZEA contest would not be a contest without awesome prizes.Point Prizes@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving1 x 200 points for the special prize addition9 x 100 points for the 9 first places9 x 70 points for the 9 second places9 x 50 points for the 9 third places9 x 20 points for the 9 honorable mentions/runners up@BeckyKidus is giving1 x 150 points for the special prize addition9 x 100 points for the 9 first places9 x 70 points for the 9 second places9 x 50 points for the 9 third places9 x 30 points for the 9 honorable mentions/runners up@JustACapharnaum is giving1 x 1,000 points (which will be divided among the winners accordingly)@KiriHearts is giving1 x 1,000 points (which will be divided among the winners accordingly)@Zara-Arletis is giving1 x 1,000 points (which will be divided among the winners accordingly)All winners will receive features from@Malintra-Shadowmoon@SophiaEowyn@RaptorPlush@Erdbeerstern Other prizes@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 1 diamond badge for the special prize addition@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 9 emerald badges to the first places@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 9 quartz badges to the second places@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving llamas to all participants (if not already given)@Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving a watch to all 46 winners@BeckyKidus is giving 10 critiques for the 9 first places and for the special prize addition@digital--bee is giving llamas to all participants (if not already given)@SophiaEowyn is giving llamas to all winners (if not already given)@RaptorPlush is giving llamas to all winners (if not already given)@Erdbeerstern is giving llamas to all participants (if no already given)@Zara-Arletis is giving 500 fragments (which will be divided accordingly)I always take prize donations !!!Anything from features, points, subscriptions to dA (CM), fragments/badges, llamas, critiques, art or anything else you can give or afford.If you wish to donate, please comment on this blog/journal.Prizes of all kind can be added throughout the duration of the contest until voting time. Prizes are not accepted anymore when voting will have begun. Of course, donors can still participate at the contest! If you should have any questions, please just contact me. I am looking forward to a load of fun. Hope all participants will enjoy the contest.MaliPrize donators are featured here...