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This marble sculpture of Aphrodite is a Roman copy of the lost Greek original crafted in approximately 300 BC. It is obvious that this piece exhibits more of the classical style than archaic. What I immediately noticed about this statue was the lack of draping that was so common among the majority of statues of women. The complete nudity of this work shows how progressive the Greeks were when it came to their skills and styles. This statue has definition in the torso, knees, and neck that make the body look more realistic and natural. Aphrodite also has logical proportions that make her body look more human-like, and this shows how the Greeks refined their ability to sculpt the human form over time. The bent knee, lifted right foot, and stiff left leg is the position one takes to walk, which indicates movement rather than stillness that many of the early archaic pieces had. The tensed neck muscles and turned head also imply motion. Rather than straight and perfectly symmetrical, like the original Greek and Egyptian styles, this sculpture is contrapposto. Use of this device makes the statue appear more relaxed, as if she is in a natural state. The face of this statue shows expression in the eyes and mouth, making Aphrodite come to life. She seems almost joyful. This piece of art is a prime example of how the Greeks were able to improve so much from early archaic techniques to the now incredibly detailed and innovative styles. 

Bibliography:

Von Bothmer, Dietrich. "Greek Marble Sculptures." The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin 16, no. 6 (1958): 187-92.

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