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The Goddess of Spinning?
11:10 - 13:41 (02:30)
A new interpretation of an ancient statue suggests that it may not just be a simple representation of a person, but actually depict the Greek Goddess of spinning, Aphrodite.
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The positioning and posture of Mona Lisa in the painting suggests that she was spinning thread, while the statue of Aphrodite also depicts spinning as part of the goddess's role, according to an art historian.
11:10 - 12:57 (01:47)
Art History
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The positioning and posture of Mona Lisa in the painting suggests that she was spinning thread, while the statue of Aphrodite also depicts spinning as part of the goddess's role, according to an art historian.
ChapterThe Goddess of Spinning?
EpisodeShort Stuff: Venus de Milo
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The Venus de Milo statue in the Louvre is a mystery, as it is not clear who created it or for whom.
12:57 - 13:41 (00:43)
Venus de Milo
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The Venus de Milo statue in the Louvre is a mystery, as it is not clear who created it or for whom. Some speculate that it could have been made for a goddess or a royal person, but there is no consensus on its purpose.