Venus de Milo

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Human: "Supreme western works of art, like Oedipus Rex and Hamlet, remain forever ungraspable through every interpretation. They defy moral comprehension. Even the Venus de Milo gained greatness by surrendering her arms." -- Camille Paglia, Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson In the 19th century, iconic sculptural masterpieces were meticulously reproduced in plaster. Skilled artisans crafted precise molds of the ancient originals, and high-quality replicas were then cast in plaster to be acquired, displayed, and traded by museums, universities, art institutions, and private collectors worldwide. Plaster casts of the 2nd century BC Venus de Milo were extremely popular, and would have been found in extensive collections globally.