Disarmed

The Story of the Venus de Milo

Autori

• Gregory Curtis

Parametri

• 272 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Arte
• Arte / Cultura
• Francia
• Saggistica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set in 1820 on the Aegean island of Melos, the story revolves around a farmer who discovers the iconic Venus de Milo while digging for marble. This remarkable find sparks a fierce competition for ownership, ultimately leading to the statue's acquisition by the French. Celebrated as a monumental classical discovery, the sculpture quickly becomes a sensation at the Louvre, despite the mystery surrounding its origins remaining unresolved.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(In brossura)