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The consensus among anthropologists is that she is a cult figure, probably representing fertility. Others suggest that she was the equivalent of today's skin mag or porn site. See http://willendorf.org/ for a more complete discussion.
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∙ 9y agoThe Venus of Willendorf has been dated to about 28,000-25,000 BCE and though it's exact use and meaning cannot be known many anthropologists and archaeologists have hypothesized about its meaning. The Venus statue with its rounded, engorged shape might have been used for fertility as well as during childbirth. Procreation was a major concern for prehistoric people because infant mortality rates were low. Childbirth was also very dangerous and women may have held the Venus statue as a type of protective talisman.
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Which piece of art 'Venus of Willendorf' 'Mona Lisa' Vincent van Gogh's Self Portrait or the 'Venus of Urbino' is expressionist?
Vincent's self portrait.
What contributes to your uncertainty of the interpreatationy of the interpretation of female figures such as the Woman of Willendorf and the Woman from Brassempouy?
YOUR (~*^%& $#^%
Who are the characters in Botticelli's Birth of Venus?
Zephyrus carries Chloris and blows venus to shore who is met by the nymph Pomona.
What is closer to the sun Venus or mars?
Venus is. Venus is the second planet outward from the sun, Mars is the fourth.
Which is the basis for Botticelli's Venus?
the antique Medici Venus.
Which feature on the Willendorf Venus was NOT carved but instead a natural indentation in the stone?
The Naval
What is the complete official name of the goddess of the tea cozy?
Venus (or goddess) of Willendorf.
What is the advantage of calling her the woman of willendorf rather than the Venus of willendorf?
Referring to her as the Woman of Willendorf acknowledges her as a symbol of womanhood and fertility, rather than just a representation of beauty and love like Venus. It emphasizes her role in ancient societies as a symbol of power and abundance, rather than just a deity of love and desire.
Which is oldest chauvet cave paintings Lascaux cave paintings or Venus of willendorf?
The Venus of Willendorf is a figurine made between about 28,000 and 25,000 BCE. The cave paintings of Lascaux are 17,000 years BP or before present time.
Who discovered the Venus of Willendorf?
The Venus of Willendorf was discovered in 1908 by archaeologist Josef Szombathy in Willendorf, Austria.
Which piece of art 'Venus of Willendorf' 'Mona Lisa' Vincent van Gogh's Self Portrait or the 'Venus of Urbino' is expressionist?
Vincent's self portrait.
WHICH IS THE OLDEST OF VENUS OF WILLENDORF CHAUVET CAVE PAINTING LASCAUX CAVE PAINTING?
chauvet cave paintings
What is the population of Willendorf?
Willendorf's population is 798.
What is the oldest statue ever discovered?
It is believed the Venus of Willendorf is the oldest statue ever discovered.Found in 1908 it is estimated to have been made between 28,000 & 25,000 BCE.
The Woman from Willendorf represents what?
fertility
What is the country code and area code of Willendorf Austria?
The country code and area code of Willendorf, Austria is 43, (0)2620.
What art time period is Venus of willendorf from?
she was created and dicovered by josef szombathyLimestone carving from 22,000 to24,000BC. Discovered by Josef Szombathy . She is a voluptuous , sweet little Mother figure , possibly representative of an idea of Earth Mother.
