Venus de Milo

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. How tall is Venus de Milo?2.03 meters (6 feet 8 inches)
2. Who discovered Venus de Milo?Island of Milos, Greece
3. What is the attributed sculptor?Alexandros of Antioch
4. What is the estimated creation period?130-100 BCE
5. Why does the Venus de Milo have no arms?The statue's arms were lost when it was dug up or later moved. Some people think they broke off during the excavation, while others say they were taken away to help transport the statue.
6. Where was the Venus de Milo found?A farmer found the Venus de Milo on the island of Milos in the Aegean Sea in 1820. It was later taken to France and now lives in the Louvre.

Hellenistic Period: The era in ancient Greek history following the conquests of Alexander the Great, characterized by a fusion of Greek and Eastern cultures and a flourishing of the arts.
Contrapposto: An artistic technique where the human figure stands with most of its weight on one foot, creating a natural, relaxed posture.
Parian Marble: A highly prized, fine-grained, translucent white marble from the Greek island of Paros, favored by ancient sculptors for its aesthetic qualities.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a work of art, and their interpretation.