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The Birth of Venus Statue

1. Introduction of The Birth of Venus Statue The Birth of Venus is a classic work by Sandro Botticelli, a famous Italian Renaissance painter, created in the 1480s. The painting depicts the birth of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, from the sea. According to Greek mythology, Venus was born in the foam of […]

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Medusa Holding Perseus Head Sculpture

1. Introduction of Medusa Holding Perseus Head Sculpture Medusa is a snake-haired demon in Greek mythology. She was originally a beautiful girl. She was cursed for offending Athena and turned into a terrible monster with hair made of venomous snakes. Her eyes could turn people into stone. In the end, Medusa was beheaded by the […]

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LaocoöN and His Sons Statue

1. Introduction of LaocoöN and His Sons Statue The Laocoön and His Sons is a classic of ancient Greek sculpture art. It was created in the 1st century BC and shows the tragic fate of the priest Laocoön and his two sons in the Trojan War. According to mythology, Laocoön warned the Trojans not to […]

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Bernini Statue Apollo And Daphne

1. Introduction of Apollo And Daphne Statue This Apollo and Daphne statue, with its excellent carving skills and delicate expression techniques, vividly shows the legendary story of Apollo and Daphne in ancient Greek mythology. The Bernini Statue Apollo And Daphne is made of high-quality marble, which is flawless white and has a warm luster, showing […]

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Greek Hero Sculpture

1. Introduction of Greek Sculpture This marble sculpture depicts an ancient Greek hero, whose fine carving and lifelike form reflect the superb skills of ancient Greek sculpture art. The hero in the Greek Hero Sculpture has a muscular figure and clear muscle lines, showing a combination of strength and beauty. He wears a helmet with […]

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Athena Goddess Sculpture

1. Introduction of Athena Sculpture This marble sculpture of the goddess Athena is a beautiful reproduction of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and war. The Athena Goddess Sculpture is tall and majestic, and the image of Athena is lifelike, showing the excellent skills of ancient Greek sculpture art and the deep understanding of human […]

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Asclepius sculpture

1. Introduction of Asclepius sculpture This sculpture shows the statue of Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine. These Asclepius Sculpture is made of marble and have a typical ancient Greek sculpture style, emphasizing the idealization and symmetry of the characters. Both statues present the standard image of Asclepius: a tall, muscular man with a […]

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1. Introduction of Apollo Citharoedus Statue This sculpture shows a statue of Apollo, the sun god in ancient Greek mythology, playing a lyre. These Apollo Citharoedus statues are made of marble and have a typical ancient Greek sculpture style, showing the image of Apollo as the god of art and music. This statue shows Apollo […]

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Crouching Aphrodite Sculpture

1. Introduction of Aphrodite Sculpture This Crouching Venus statue is a Hellenistic artwork. The Crouching Aphrodite Sculpture shows Venus being suddenly interrupted while bathing. Venus (Aphrodite in Greek mythology) squats with her right knee almost to the ground, her head turned to the right, and her right arm stretched out to cover her left shoulder […]

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Pallas Athena Sculpture

1. Introduction of Pallas Athena Sculpture This “Pallas Athena” statue is made of marble and shows Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war in ancient Greek mythology (Minerva in Roman mythology). In the Pallas Athena Sculpture, Athena is dressed in a robe, a helmet, holding a shield in her left hand, and her right arm […]

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