Sunday, May 16, 2010

Venus De Milo


One of the many works of art I would like to see is Venus de Milo, one of the most recognizable depictions of beauty in the world.

The Aphrodite of Milos , better known as the Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Created at some time between 130 and 100 BC, it is believed to depict Aphrodite (called Venus by the Romans), the Greek goddess of love and beauty. It is a marble sculpture, slightly larger than life size at 6.7 ft high. Its arms and original base have been lost. This contributed to the mystery of the sculpture. From an inscription that was on its base, it is thought to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch.

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