The marble statue "Aphrodite Bathing" from the classical period of ancient Greece
Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty in ancient Greek mythology, often depicted in scenes related to water, such as bathing or drying oneself after bathing. This is one of the most famous sculptures of Aphrodite, created by the Greek sculptor Praxiteles in the 4th century BC. The statue is a typical feature of ancient Greek sculpture, depicting the scene of a goddess suddenly startled while bathing. The statue is now housed in the British Museum. Many versions of the statue depict Aphrodite attempting to cover her body with her hands or a falling curtain. In this statue, Aphrodite crouches naked and turns her head to the right, as if startled.
Indian Shiva Nataraja Igneous Rock Statue from the Chola Period
Shiva is one of the three main gods of Hinduism. Its predecessor was the god of reproduction, "Beast Lord," and the god of Vedic storms, Tatra, during the Indus Civilization era. It had a dual personality of reproduction and destruction, creation and destruction, presenting various bizarre and bizarre appearances, mainly including the Linga, Gentle, Superhuman, Dance King, Rika, and Half Girl. Linga is the most basic symbol of Shiva. Like many gods in mythology, due to Shiva's omniscient and omnipotent nature, her gender is not fixed, but changes at any time according to her different appearances. In Buddhist literature, Shiva is referred to as the Great Self in Heaven, residing at the top of the realm of colors, and is the ruler of the three thousand realms.
The brass statue of Shiva Temple during the reign of King Mahler in India, titled 'Palace Brass Lion'
The brass lion, at the Shiva Temple in Barktapur Durbar Square. This temple is built directly in front of the palace. This metal lion was built in the 18th century and is made of brass with a thin layer of other metal coating on top. Nepal's metal products were later introduced. The oldest sculptures are usually built from stone. It is believed that the first batch of metal statue workers in the early days were Buddhist monks working for their Vihara religious school. In the past two or three centuries, metal works have flourished during the reign of King Mahler, when metal sculptures were coated with additional metal as a protective layer and decoration to eliminate degradation and corrosion.
Marble statue of ancient Greek philosopher 'Half body of Gorgias'
Ancient Greek philosopher and rhetorician of the 5th century BC, renowned for his wisdom. He was born in the city of Lyon, Sicily, around 490 BC or later. In his early years, he studied rhetoric, argumentation, natural philosophy, and medicine with Empedocles. His ideas were influenced by Zeno, but mainly originated from Protagoras. In 427 BC, he sent an envoy to Athens to request a united opposition against Syracuse, and in his later years lived in Larisa in Thessalya.
Roman Empire period marble statue "dance muse"
This marble statue is the work of ancient Rome in the 2nd century AD and is now in the museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The rotation movement emphasized by the right hand holding the cloak indicates that the woman is dancing. She's the muse, the muse of dance. The muse in Greek mythology is the muse of sacred poetry, sacred hymns, dance and eloquence, and agriculture and pantomime. She is depicted as very serious, contemplative and meditative, often putting her fingers to her mouth, wearing a long cloak and veil, and resting her elbows on a post. It is also sometimes considered the muse of geometry and meditation. Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark
Modern Imitation Granite Mayan Statue
Plaster statue of the sculptor Joseph Ducacu, The Fall of Babylon
The Fall of Babylon is a work of art created in 1884 by Joseph Dukaju (1823-1891), now in the collection of the Royal Gallery in Brussels, Belgium. Babylon was an important city in the ancient Middle East, famous for its majestic walls and hanging gardens. However, the glory of Babylon did not last long. In 539 B. C., the Persian king, Serus II, captured Babylon, marking the end of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
Plaster statue of sculptor Jill Lambert Goldshire "Andre Bust"
Andre Bust is a work of art created by Belgian sculptor Gil Lambert Goldshire, now in the Royal Gallery in Brussels, Belgium.
Bronze statue of the Chola period in Tamil Nadu, South India Shiva, King of Dance
The statue is a work from the Chola period (900-1200 AD) in Tamil Nadu, South India, depicting Shiva, the king of dance. The statue measures: 113 x 102 x 30 cm overall and is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. In this statue, Shiva is depicted as the source of all movement in the universe. His dance of destruction is accompanied by the arc of flame, symbolizing the demise of the universe at the end of an era. Four hands hold different objects, including flame and drum, representing destruction and creation respectively. The right foot steps on a dwarf demon, symbolizing the smashing of ignorance.
Bronze statue of the Joseon Dynasty "Three Amitabha"
This relic is a bronze statue named Amitabha Three, made in 1400 AD. This statue is from the South Korea of the Joseon Dynasty (AD 1392-1910). This statue is made of bronze material with traces of gilding. The overall dimensions of this statue are 40.6 x 16.5 x 54.6cm. Among them, Amitabha Buddha sits in the center of the lotus seat. On his left and right sides are two waiters: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Guanyin Bodhisattva. The combination of these three was popular in the early Korean period. This statue is now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Classical Indian period igneous statue "Yoga goddess holding a jar (Yogini with a jar)"
The statue is known as the "Yoga goddess holding a jar" and was made during the classical Indian period in the early 10th century AD. In the Indian subcontinent and many indigenous beliefs, the goddess is seen as the embodiment of life-giving energy. The goddess known here as yoga gracefully demonstrates complete control over the body. She holds a jar in her hand that may contain drugs, demonstrating her healing powers. Her now fractured left lower limb used to hold a skull cup for drinking. The sculpture was once enshrined in a circular open-air temple, along with at least 15 other goddesses, each believed to have unique powers, and is now in the collection of the Minneapolis Museum of Art.
The statue of the Song Dynasty in the Korean Dynasty
This work demonstrates the persistence of Buddhism and its religious practice during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), even after Neo-Confucianism became the state religion. It is difficult to determine which Buddhist deity this statue represents due to the lack of a crown, but it can undoubtedly be classified as a bodhisattva (meaning "awakening person"). This work is from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) period. The Joseon Dynasty was the last feudal dynasty in the history of the Korean Peninsula. The capital of the Korean dynasty was in Kajing, the old capital of Koryo (now Kaesong; Also known as Songdu), the capital was set in Hanyang (now Seoul) in 1394 and was renamed Seoul the following year.
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[Statue] Head of Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt
Amenhotep III (between 1403 BC and 1397 BC to 1353 BC) was the ninth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. He reigned for 38 years. Amenhotep III ascended the throne between the ages of 6 and 12, and the XVIII dynasty reached its heyday during his reign. During the reign of Amenhotep III, all of Egypt was rich and stable. There is only one record of military activities. In the early days of his accession to the throne, the war against the Nubians was aimed at ensuring the safety of the Nubian region. The statue was donated by the Hanna Foundation in 1952 and is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
The marble statue of Dioscuri in Copenhagen Square, Denmark
Dioscuri was a twin deity in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. They rescued the shipwrecked crew and were given a good wind by people offering sacrifices. Their mother was Leda and their father was Zeus, the king of the gods. Later Zeus placed them in the sky and became Gemini. In Rome, tradition holds that reverence for them was introduced in 484 BC. Orus Pastumius built their shrine on the square right after he swore at the Battle of Lake Rejilus. Legend has it that in this battle, Dioscuri fought on the side of the Romans and brought news of the victory to Rome.
Minneapolis Art Gallery Collection 12th Century Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja, India
The Hindu god Shiva appears in several incarnations. Here, Shiva appears as the king of the dance. He raised his left foot in an elegant dancing pose. In his upper right hand, Nataraja holds a drum, the sound of which embodies creation. The flame he held in his upper left hand symbolized destruction. Together they symbolize the creation and destruction of the universe. The gestures of the lower left and lower right palms of the icon indicate protection. The foot resting on the demon's back symbolizes the elimination of ignorance, while the raised left foot symbolizes salvation. A now-missing ring of fire, symbolizing the simultaneous and continuing creation and destruction of the universe, will surround the bronze icon.
Minneapolis Art Museum Plaster Statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva of the Northern Song Dynasty
Ancient Egyptian 18th Dynasty Queen Nefertiti
The statue of Nefertiti is currently in the collection of the Cairo Museum in Egypt. It is a 3,300-year-old painted portrait made of limestone and stucco. This statue is engraved with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten Queen Nefertiti. Because the replica of this statue is one of the most widely circulated ancient Egyptian artworks, Nefertiti has also become one of the most famous ancient women and is also an indicator of female beauty. It is generally believed that this statue was carved by the sculptor Thutmus in 1345 BC.
Minneapolis Museum of Art 13th Century Japanese Wood Carving Northern Heavenly King Vishamon Sky
This is a late 13th century statue of the celestial Visharman, now in the Minneapolis Museum of Art. This statue is made of Japanese cypress wood, painted with color, gold foil, metal. It was created by Chang Qing, a famous Japanese sculptor of Buddha statues. Pishaman day is one of the four kings in Buddhism, guarding the north, driving out demons and protecting the world. He wore a heavily armored samurai with a spear and a small tower.
Plaster group images of the Garvalho Mountains in Austria
The group of statues was created by Johann Nikolaus Dona, a sculptor from Vienna known for his work in baroque churches and palaces. The group of statues includes Jesus and the two convicts on the cross, as well as the Virgin Mary, Saint John, Mary Madrienne and the Roman centurion under the cross. Mount Galvalho was built in 1685 by Paolo Esterhazi, an Austrian diplomat and military leader. Mount Galvalho was built to commemorate the destruction of the city of Fraunkishin by the Turks in 1683.
Marble statue of Mozart Monument in the Royal Gardens of Vienna, Austria
The statue is the Mozart Monument, which is located in the Royal Gardens of Vienna, Austria. Designed by architect Karl Connich and sculptor Victor Tilgner, the statue was unveiled in Albrechts Square in 1896 and moved to its current location in 1953. The statue commemorates the famous musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), one of the representatives of classical music.
Marble statue of Armand-Jean-di Plessy de Richelieu in the city of Ambwaz, France
The statue was created by Henry Alua (1844-1929) and was completed in 1895. The statue is 3.5 meters high and depicts Richelieu standing on a base with four reliefs holding a book. His full name was Armand-Jean-di Plessy de Richelieu, also known simply as Richelieu, or Cardinal, because he was a cardinal and wore a red robe. He was the first Duke Richelieu of Bourbon and Prime Minister of Louis XIII. He had a great influence on the centralization and foreign policy of France.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Parliament Square, London
The statue is funded by public donations and sponsors, supported by the Gandhi Statue Memorial Trust and a special advisory group set up by the government. The statue is 9 feet (about 2.7 meters) high and is made of bronze. Based on a 1931 photograph of Gandhi standing outside the office of Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. The base of the statue is lower than that of other statues in Parliament Square, a deliberate choice by the Gandhi Statue Memorial Trust to embody Gandhi's spirit of humility and equality. The statue, designed by Ian Walters, was unveiled in 2014 to mark the 150 anniversary of Gandhi's birth.
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