Severed, The Dreamers, and the Venus de Milo
Losing a part of oneself, finding one's identity. #sculpture #cinema #videogame
Welcome back to Artcade, where fairy tales turn out to be dark and cruel, and caves hold incredible surprises. Now, you might be wondering: Where are we headed today?
No worries—today, we’re tackling a lighthearted topic: amputations. Not lighthearted enough? Well, I tried. Enjoy the read!
Alexandros of Antioch (c. 130 BC) Venus de Milo [Sculpture] [Marble] [6 ft 8 in] Louvre Museum, Paris
Considered one of the most beautiful statues of ancient Greece, the Venus de Milo was discovered in April 1820 by a farmer on the island of (you’d never guess) Milos and brought to France the following year. Since then, it has been a major source of artistic inspiration.
Some claim that its worldwide fame is due, at least in part, to how the French promoted it. Either way, the statue is now so renowned that there’s even a plaque marking the site where it was found.
A bit underwhelming, but better than nothing:
Among the many works that reference the Venus de Milo, one of my favorites comes from cinema.
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