Unit 3: The Birth of Venus by Botticelli

Link to Artwork: https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/birth-of-venus#gallery-1

Scripture: Psalm 139:13–14

Virtue Focus: Beauty

Week A: Observation + Thinking

Thinking Routine: Color – Shape – Mood

Day 1 Activities:

• Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: Color – Shape – Mood

• Connect the image to Scripture and virtue.

• Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact.

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Day 2: Journal Prompt

What does this artwork teach me about Beauty?

Week B: Creative Response

Day 1: Artistic Expression

Creative Task: Use soft pastels or colored pencils to draw something beautiful in nature.

Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting

Prompt: What does this beauty say about God the Creator?

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