Famous Greek Statues • Greek Gods & Goddesses - Greek Gods and Goddesses
2021年12月9日 · Statues are some of the most iconic parts of Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology. Crafted out of bronze, marble, limestone, and more, these works of art have stood the test of time and continue to provide a glimpse into the ancient world.
Venus de Milo - Wikipedia
The Venus de Milo or Aphrodite of Melos[b] is an ancient Greek marble sculpture that was created during the Hellenistic period. Its exact dating is uncertain, but the modern consensus places it in the 2nd century BC, perhaps between 160 and 110 BC.
Winged Victory of Samothrace - Wikipedia
The Winged Victory of Samothrace, or the Niké of Samothrace, [2] is a votive monument originally discovered on the island of Samothrace, north of the Aegean Sea. It is a masterpiece of Greek sculpture from the Hellenistic era, dating from the beginning of the 2nd century BC (190 BC).
25 of the Most Famous Ancient Greek Statues and Sculptures
25 famous ancient Greek statues, listed in chronological order, with the approximate date of their creation. 1. Lady of Auxerre (Kore of Auxerre) Around 650 – 625 BC
Famous Greek Statues - 27 Iconic Sculptures of Antiquity
2021年9月9日 · The statue is said to depict the Greek goddess of beauty and love known as Aphrodite. The inscription bears the Roman counterpart name for Aphrodite, which is Venus but the names are ultimately interchangeable.
Athena Parthenos by Phidias - World History Encyclopedia
2015年1月25日 · The temple was constructed to house the new gold and ivory cult statue of the goddess by the master sculptor Phidias (also Pheidias) and to proclaim to the world the success of Athens as leader of the coalition of Greek forces in the Persian Wars.
Venus de Milo | Statue, Characteristics, History, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月5日 · Venus de Milo, ancient statue commonly thought to represent Aphrodite, now in Paris at the Louvre. It was carved from marble by Alexandros about 150 BCE and was found in pieces on the Aegean island of Melos in 1820.
Ideal Greek Beauty Venus de Milo and the Galerie des Antiques
The Louvre’s gallery of antiquities, which replaced the royal apartments, displays masterpieces of Greek sculpture – including the famous Venus de Milo. You would need a heart of stone not to be moved by her grace!
The History of the Venus de Milo Statue, an Ancient Greek Sculpture
Shrouded in mystery, the Venus de Milo statue has captivated audiences for nearly 200 years. As one of the Louvre's most beloved works of art, the Classical Greek sculpture is a prime example of how Hellenistic sculptors captured the beauty of the divine.
Aphrodite of Rhodes - Wikipedia
The Aphrodite of Rhodes (Greek: Αφροδίτη της Ρόδου) also known as the Crouching Venus of Rhodes is a marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Aphrodite housed in the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes in Rhodes, Greece.