Art

Aphrodite of Knidos Praxitele’s Aphrodite of Knidos is a marble sculptured statue of a nude woman uncovered in a stance of fleet. It appears as if the woman is about to step into a ritual bath and has just had a sudden realization that she is being observed by the viewer; she still holds her garb that she has drawn from her shoulders. Although she appears to have no fear in being observed, she …showed first 75 words of 350 total…

…showed last 75 words of 350 total…basic rhythm within the woman sculpture. The woman’s gaze is inviting, she stands open and defenseless ready to approach anyone. The sculptor has carved a beautifully realistic woman in an idealized state. Even the translucent surface adds a sense of sensuality to the woman. Praxitele rounds the body’s posture to give the sculpture added realness; it does not appear to be stiff and immobile as it would be were the figure predominantly straight-edged.