The Venus de Milo
The Venus de Milo, is one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture.
⚠ These proportions are still used as basis for today’s #beauty contests
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‣ His fame is largely due to the “promotion” that the French made following the loss of the “Venus de Medici” which Napoleon Bonaparte had brought to France but which they then had to give back to the Italians.
‣ It takes the name “de Milo” from the greek island where it was found. The funny thing that not everyone knows is that for the purchase of this work there was a heated discussion between the representatives of France and a Greek monk who wanted to donate it to his prince. The dispute was won by the French who offered a higher price, suggesting that they wouldn’t accept a defeat ready to take even the armies into action.
Therefore today, we still see it exhibited at the Louvre in Paris.
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⇒ Date: Between 130 and 100 BC
⇒ Material: Marble
⇒ Dimensions: 203cm (80in)
⇒ Site: Louvre Museum, Paris, France
