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Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos may be the first fully nude female in Greek sculpture. Aphrodite, was known as the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sexual desire.
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Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos was a sensation because it was the first statue of a nude female deity in ancient Greece. Its realistic depiction of the goddess Aphrodite, with delicate features and soft, sensuous curves, broke away from the traditional idealized portrayals of gods and goddesses, making it highly provocative and controversial. The statue's innovative composition, skillful craftsmanship, and ability to evoke a sense of intimacy with the viewer further contributed to its allure.
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Who were Aphrodite's allies?
The Allies of Aphrodite are the people that are her allies. Barney is a dinosaur from our imagination He is tall, thats what we call a dinosaur SENSATION!
Phidias and praxiteles were great greek?
yes they where quite famous sculptors
Who is Aphrodite and what did she do?
Aphrodite is the god of beauty
What age was Aphrodite when she died?
Aphrodite did not die.
Who was Aphrodite's allies?
Ares was Aphrodite's ally.
Why did the sculpture of Aphrodite of Knidos cause a sensation?
Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos may be the first fully nude female in Greek sculpture. Aphrodite, was known as the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sexual desire.
Where are all of Aphrodite's temples?
You couldn't count them all. The worship of Aphrodite in ancient Greek culture began centuries before the Greeks started to build temples. Smaller shrines and dedicated sites, usually connected to a spring of water, could be found all over the Greek cultural world. The islands of Cythera and Crete both had ancient sites dedicated to Aphrodite and each claimed that she originated there. In the ancient Greek city of Knidos that stood on the shore of modern Turkey, a famous sculpture of nude Aphrodite made by the Greek Praxiteles inspired thousands of copies in ancient times and again since the Renaissance: the Cnidian Aphrodite. Romans worshiped Aphrodite as Venus and also built temples dedicated to the goddess.
Was Praxiteles from Athens or Sparta?
Praxiteles was born in Athens about 390 B.C.
Who were Aphrodite's allies?
The Allies of Aphrodite are the people that are her allies. Barney is a dinosaur from our imagination He is tall, thats what we call a dinosaur SENSATION!
Who is Sostratus of Knidos?
he built the lighthouse of alexandria.
How did the style of Phidias differ from that of Praxiteles?
Praxiteles' style was more life like in size and shape vs. Phidias' who's wasn't
Who designed the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
Sostratos of Knidos built it
Who was a famous Greek sculptor?
Polykleitos, Phidias, Praxiteles, Lysippos, Skopas.
Phidias and praxiteles were great greek?
yes they where quite famous sculptors
When and where was praxiteles born?
Best guess is in Athens, Greece at about or 380-390 B.C.
Famed for creating beautilful sculpture?
Praxiteles, Donatello, Michelangelo, Canova, Thorvaldsen, Maillol...
What is the birth name of Ted Pandel?
Ted Pandel's birth name is Praxiteles Pandel.
