More recently, questions have arisen about Neoplatonism as the dominant intellectual system of late 15th-century Florence,James Hankins, "The Myth of the Platonic Academy of Florence," Renaissance Quarterly, 44 (1991) 429–475. and scholars have indicated that there might be other ways to interpret Botticelli's mythological paintings. In particular, both Primavera and Birth of Venus have been seen as wedding paintings that suggest appropriate behaviors for brides and grooms.Lilian Zirpolo, "Botticelli's Primavera: a Lesson for the Bride," Woman's Art Journal, 12/2 1991; Jane C. Long, "Botticelli's Birth of Venus as Wedding Painting," Aurora, 9 (2008) 1–26.
More recently questions have arisen about Neoplatonism as the dominant intellectual system of late 15th-century FlorenceJames Hankins "The Myth of the Platonic Academy of Florence" Renaissance Quarterly 44 (1991) 429–475 and scholars have indicated that there might be other ways to interpret Botticelli's mythological paintings In particular both Primavera and Birth of Venus have been seen as wedding paintings that suggest appropriate behaviors for brides and groomsLilian Zirpolo "Botticelli's Primavera a Lesson for the Bride" Woman's Art Journal 12/2 1991; Jane C Long "Botticelli's Birth of Venus as Wedding Painting" Aurora 9 (2008) 1–26