Marble Statue Of Aphrodite Of Milos

The statue of the goddess was found on the aegean island of milos to which she owes her name on the eve of the greek war of independence 1821 1830 ce.
Marble statue of aphrodite of milos. Ancient greek goddess aphrodite artemis statue. Milos hidden gem of the aegean sea birthplace of aphrodite. αφροδίτη της μήλου aphroditi tis milou is an ancient greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient greek sculpture 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. Top collection 11 25 aphrodite statue greek roman goddess sculpture in white marble finish venus greek goddess of love statuette 4 7 out of 5 stars 55 57 25.
The venus de milo was discovered in 1820 on the island of melos milos in modern greek in the south western cyclades. Essentially two blocks of marble it. Aphrodite of milos venus goddess nude greek statue sculpture cast marble. 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.
Venus de milo ancient statue commonly thought to represent aphrodite now in paris at the louvre museum it was carved from marble by alexandros a sculptor of antioch on the maeander river about 150 bce 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. The statue of aphrodite of milos which was discovered on april 8 1820 changed western culture in the 19th century creating a certain ambivalence about the idea of female beauty. Also known as melos or μήλος in greek the greek island is best known as the site where the venus de milo statue from antiquity was rediscovered during the 19th century allegedly the birthplace of aphrodite thanks to its volcanic nature and breathtakingly beautiful scenery milos has been inhabited almost consistently for. The marquis de rivière presented it to louis xviii who donated it to the louvre the following year.
Ancient greek goddess aphrodite artemis statue. It features a nearly nude larger than life 6 feet 8 inches tall female figure posed in a classical s curve. Venus de milo aphrodite of melos greek sculpture of the hellenistic period. The statue won instant and lasting fame.
The so called vénus de milo is perhaps one of the most iconic works of western art of any period. This is a beautiful hand made alabaster statue of the greek goddess aphrodite venus rising in white with no chips or cracks. Created sometime between 130 and 100 bc the.