The Venus of Milo: an archeological study of the goddess of womanhood by Paul Carus
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| Author | Carus, Paul, 1852-1919 |
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| LoC No. | 16011156 |
| Title | The Venus of Milo: an archeological study of the goddess of womanhood |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Venus of Milo: An Archeological Study of the Goddess of Womanhood" by Paul Carus is a scholarly work that delves into the history and significance of the famous ancient statue, likely written in the early 20th century. The text provides a detailed account of the statue's discovery on the Greek island of Melos, its subsequent journey to France, and the various interpretations and restorations that have been proposed over the years. The book offers insights into the cultural and artistic aspects of the goddess Aphrodite, represented by the Venus of Milo, exploring themes of beauty, femininity, and the impact of religious changes on its legacy. The opening of the work presents the backstory of the statue's discovery in 1820 by a Greek peasant named Yorgos Bottonis and details the challenges faced by French authorities in securing the statue for the Louvre, including negotiations and claims of ownership amidst competing interests. It introduces significant figures involved in the acquisition process, such as M. Dumont d'Urville and Count Marcellus, while providing context about Melos’s historical significance. Initial descriptions of the statue itself are provided, highlighting its beauty and the debates surrounding its original form and meaning, setting the stage for a broader exploration of the goddess's representation through art and culture in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture |
| Subject | Venus (Roman deity) |
| Subject | Venus de Milo |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56934 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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