Statue of Aphrodite

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The Venus de Milo, a masterpiece from ancient Greece, was crafted after an original model dating back to the 5th century BC. Some art historians believe that this statue is a free interpretation of an original created in the late 4th century BC due to its similarity in style to the Aphrodite of Capua, now housed at Naples' Museo Archeologico Nazionale - a Roman work inspired by a Greek model. The Venus de Milo pays homage to classical traditions but appears to be a revival from the late 2nd century BC. The goddess exudes an air of detachment, with her face and expression radiating serenity; this aesthetic is reminiscent of 5th-century art. Her hairstyle and delicate modeling evoke the works of Praxiteles, a renowned sculptor from the 4th century BC. Despite these classic elements, the statue showcases innovative techniques that emerged during the Hellenistic period, spanning the 3rd to 1st centuries BC. The spiral composition, three-dimensional positioning, and elongated body are characteristic of this era. As she stands frozen in time, holding her legs together as drapery cascades over her hips, her nudity starkly contrasts with the intricate effects of light and shade on the finely detailed fabric.