The venus de milo is an ancient greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient greek sculpture.
Venus de milo marble.
Initially it was attributed to the sculptor praxiteles but based on an inscription that was on its plinth the statue is now thought to be the work of alexandros of antioch.
Created sometime between 130 and 100 bc the statue is believed to depict aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty.
Known also as the aphrodite of milos the venus de milo is a marble sculpture that was likely created by alexandros of antioch during the late 2nd century bc.
At 92 feet she is the tallest sculpture in san francisco.
Venus de milo c 130 100 bce marble statue musee du louvre.
The goddess s air of aloofness the harmony of her face and her impassivity are stamped with the aesthetics of the 5th century bc.
It is thought the venus de milo was born between 130 and 100 bc depicting aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty but the marble statue takes aphrodite s roman name venus.
A little larger than life size it is believed to be the work of the sculptor.
The product is sturdy and fits nicely with any decor at home office or garden.
The hairstyle and delicate modeling of the flesh evoke the works of 4th century sculptor praxiteles.
One of the most famous examples of sculpture from ancient greece the venus de milois an armless marblestatue of aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty which was sculpted during the hellenistic period between about 130 and 100 bce.
To recreate her montegrappa used an exclusive moulding technique with high resolution marble flour.
It features a nearly nude larger than life 6 feet 8 inches tall female figure posed in a classical s curve.
It looks and feels just like real marble with a substantial weigh to it which is sure to impress visitors.
It is a marbl.
It was carved from marble by alexandros a sculptor of antioch on the maeander river about 150 bce.
September 21 2017 venus is artist lawrence argent s interpretation of the classic venus de milo sculpture and reigns as the centerpiece of piazza angelo the courtyard at trinity place.
However some scholars claim it is the sea goddess amphitrite venerated on milos.
It was found in pieces on the aegean island of melos on april 8 1820 and was subsequently presented to louis xviii who then donated it to the louvre in 1821.
Measuring at 11 inches tall this exquisite representation of venus de milo displays magnificent craftsmanship made from premium resin with a marble finish.