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Torsetto Venus of Praxiteles Terracotta Sculpture H 34cm
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- Height 34 cm, Base 10×13 cm , Weight about 3 kg.
- Available to order in the WASHING GREY VARIANT .
- Handmade with Impruneta clay, high relief modeling. Slight variations can be determined by the artistic workmanship and the use of natural material.
- The sculpture, inspired by the famous Afrodite Cnidia, made between 364 and 363 B.C. by the Greek sculptor Prassìtele, depicts the goddess caught in the moment before or after bathing, thus in a private moment, experienced naturally and, at the same time, with a hint of shy reluctance, as if the goddess is aware that she is being observed by someone.
- Classic and timeless taste, it adapts with style and character to the most diverse settings. Ideal for enhancing romantic-inspired gardens and parks, but also perfectly placeable in modern, minimalist and essential settings. An immortal symbol of beauty, sensuality and femininity, the figure of Venus, in its many expressions, has always been favored to give environments a definite classical and feminine touch.
- The practice of using TERRACOTTA has ancient origins, and in more recent times there has also been a revival in the artistic field thanks to leading sculptors. It has always been widely used for vases and other decorative elements, especially when intended for outdoor use, but also for immortal kitchen utensils, especially plates, pans and pots. Created primarily to decorate outdoor spaces, over time EARTHCOTTA has also come into use for rooms in the home, becoming a sign that immediately shifts the atmosphere toward retro, romantic and rustic flavors.
Torsetto Venus of Praxiteles Sculpture in Terracotta from Impruneta. Height 34 cm, Base 10x13cm , Weight about 3 kg.
The classical art of Praxiteles
Among the most fruitful interpreters of the Late Classical Age is the Athenian sculptor Praxiteles (400/395-326 B.C.E.), author of works that express with great intensity the new ways of feeling characteristic of this historical phase.
The artist prefers the use of marble, which he takes care to have treated with colored waxes to give the complexion a singular effect of softness: his statues, throbbing with life, seem almost able to come alive.
From the marble blocks take shape the Olympian deities, so representative of Hellenic religious identity. However, Praxiteles’ gods are not conceived as epic heroes, powerful and immortal, but rather as beings grappling with their own feelings, of the most intimate and personal kind, resulting in a deeply human individuality.
THE MATERIAL.
Terracotta consists of a clay mixture that is fired at a temperature of 980-990° C. The typical reddish color is due to the conspicuous presence of iron substances.
Resistant to frost, heat, thermal changes and brackish, over time it becomes almost a unique element with the surrounding natural environment. In fact, it is not uncommon for lichens and moss to settle on the surface, creating different textures and designs, which will make each object a unique, exclusive and personal piece.
Thanks to these unique characteristics, ITALIAN TERRACOTTA marries perfectly with the most modern concepts of design and architecture, combining refinement and durability, modern design and ancient material.
History
The working of terracotta in Tuscany, particularly in the Impruneta area, originates with the Etruscan civilization. Its architectural use peaked in the Middle Ages and the Gothic period. Thanks to the strong and warm color, it had the function of emphasizing the architectural lines in contrast with the gray of the stone. In the Renaissance the activity of the furnaces flourished when the Medici and other noble families used to adorn the parks of their villas with vases and statues. Although in the great architecture of the time the infamous Carrara marble was favored for great works, terracotta retains its place of honor and the many palaces of the time are proof of this, one above all Brunelleschi’s Dome of the Florence Cathedral.
In more recent times there has also been a revival of terracotta in the artistic field thanks to leading sculptors. Since ancient times and still today it has always been widely used for vases and other decorative elements, especially if intended for the outdoors, but also for immortal kitchen utensils, especially plates, pans and pots (and in the latter cases it is glazed).
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 13 × 34 cm |
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