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Nude woman (Venus of Willendorf)
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The Venus of Willendorf is a small female figurine found in Austria dating back 25,000 years.
The figurine is shrouded in darkness in a glass case at a museum in Vienna.
It is named after the ancient Greek goddess Venus, associated with fertility, although the true meaning is unknown.
The figurine is one of many female figures found from the last ice age, all nude with exaggerated features.
The Venus of Willendorf has no feet, thin arms, no facial features, and a carefully rendered hair or hat on her head.
The figure is symmetrical, made of limestone, and likely meant to be held.
The figurine was originally painted with red ochre paint.
The true purpose and meaning of the Venus of Willendorf remain unknown, and interpretations may reflect the biases of the viewer.
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- Dr. Steven Zucker
- Dr. Beth Harris
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