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The Creation and History of the Winged Victory of Samothrace
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00:52 - 06:02 (05:09)

Learn about the creation and history of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, including the pride that France takes in the statue's unknown master and the discovery that it is actually neoclassical, not classical.

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The Venus de Milo, one of the most famous statues in the world, was donated by Louis the 18th in 1821 and resides in DeLure.
00:52 - 01:34 (00:42)
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History
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The Venus de Milo, one of the most famous statues in the world, was donated by Louis the 18th in 1821 and resides in DeLure.

Chapter
The Creation and History of the Winged Victory of Samothrace
Episode
Short Stuff: Venus de Milo
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
A discussion about the significance and mystery surrounding the Venus de Milo sculpture, and how it came to be such an important art piece in France's national pride.
01:34 - 03:45 (02:10)
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Art
Summary

A discussion about the significance and mystery surrounding the Venus de Milo sculpture, and how it came to be such an important art piece in France's national pride.

Chapter
The Creation and History of the Winged Victory of Samothrace
Episode
Short Stuff: Venus de Milo
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Venus de Milo sculpture that is commonly believed to be classical was actually discovered to be neoclassical, and upon further examination, it was created by a man named Alexandros of Magnesia whose signature was found on a lost pedestal.
03:45 - 06:02 (02:17)
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Venus de Milo
Summary

The Venus de Milo sculpture that is commonly believed to be classical was actually discovered to be neoclassical, and upon further examination, it was created by a man named Alexandros of Magnesia whose signature was found on a lost pedestal.

Chapter
The Creation and History of the Winged Victory of Samothrace
Episode
Short Stuff: Venus de Milo
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know