What is theVenus de Milo?

Even so, art historians have two strong theories.

While it was unearthed in pieces, it was able to be reassembled.

Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

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It was given to Louis XVIII, who donated it to the Louvre in 1821.

While the museum initially intended to restore the statue, no one could decide how to position its arms.

Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

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Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

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Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

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Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

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Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

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Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

“Aphrodite Anadyomene,” before 79 CE (Photo:Stephen HaynesviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)

Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

“Poseidon and Amphitrite,” 50 – 79 CE (Photo:Stefano BologniniviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)

Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

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Venus de Milo Statue Ancient Greek Sculpture Classical Greek Sculpture

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Venus de Milo Louvre Paris France