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The Aphrodite of Knidos was a Greek sculpture created by Praxiteles of Athens around 4th century BCE. This sculpture is interchangeably affiliated with the names of Knidos and Cnidus. It is one of the first representations of the nude female form in Greek history, displaying an alternative idea to male heroic nudity. Praxiteles' Aphrodite is shown nude, reaching for a bath towel while covering her pubis, which, in turn leaves her breasts exposed. Up until this point, Greek sculpture had been dominated by male, nude figures, with the idea of voyeurism playing a strong role in sculpture. [1] The original Greek sculpture is no longer in existence, however many Roman copies survive this influential work of art. Variants of the Venus Pudica (suggesting an action to cover the breasts) are the Venus de' Medici and the Capitoline Venus.
Aphrodite of Knidos | |
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Venus Pudica | |
Artist | Praxiteles |
Year | 4th century BCE |