Venus de Milo: Timeless Beauty

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The Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek statue of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. The sculpture stands over 6 feet tall and is crafted from marble. It depicts a partially draped female figure with her upper body exposed and her lower body covered in flowing drapery. The sculpture is missing both arms and features detailed, wavy hair pulled back and a serene facial expression. The body’s contours are finely carved.

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The Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek sculpture believed to have been created around the 2nd century BC by Alexandros of Antioch. Made from Parian marble, it stands approximately 6 feet tall. Discovered on the island of Melos (Milo in modern Greek) in 1820, the sculpture is widely recognized as depicting Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty (known as Venus to the Romans). Despite missing its arms, the statue exhibits classical beauty and elegance, with detailed hair, facial features, and body contours. Today, it resides in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it continues to captivate viewers with its enduring allure.

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    Alexandros of Antioch
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    The Louvre Museum takes care of the Venus de Milo, preserving and displaying it to the public. However, since the statue is in the public domain, the museum does not have exclusive rights over it.
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    Louvre Museum in Paris