world war, found several hundred additional pieces
One of the earliest figurines we know of in history
Austria
Nude woman (Venus of Willlendorf)
25,000 BCE, Paleolithic, limestone
Associated with goddess of love, most women were
Smaller than lion figurine, recognize form of human body, special emphasis given to torso of body (belly, thighs, breasts), arms are small, face is hidden
Naturalism, representing abundant fertility of feminine form, made during period of Ice Age
Image of storage…
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