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Unearthing Venus De Milo's riveting, contested legacy.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of art, history, and mystery, "Disarmed" will captivate you. Gregory Curtis doesn't just recount the discovery of the Venus De Milo; he delves into the passionate debates and political maneuvers that shaped her story. It's a book that offers a fascinating look at how history is crafted and how an object of beauty can become a battleground for competing narratives.

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Disarmed: The Story of the Venus De Milo

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ISBN: 9781400031337
Authors: Gregory Curtis
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2004-11-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Creative Nonfiction, Art, Travel
Goodreads rating: 3.66
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In the spring of 1820, on the Aegean island of Melos, an unsuspecting farmer was digging for marble building blocks when he unearthed the statue that would come to be known as the Venus de Milo. From the moment of its discovery a battle for possession ensued and was won, eventually, by the French. Touted by her keepers in the Louvre as the great classical find of the era, the sculpture gained instant celebrity–and yet its origins had yet to be documented or verified. From the flurry of excitement surrounding her discovery, to the raging disputes over her authenticity, to the politics and personalities that have given rise to her mystique, Gregory Curtis has given us a riveting look at the embattled legacy of a beloved icon and a remarkable tribute to one of the world’s great works of art.
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Unearthing Venus De Milo's riveting, contested legacy.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of art, history, and mystery, "Disarmed" will captivate you. Gregory Curtis doesn't just recount the discovery of the Venus De Milo; he delves into the passionate debates and political maneuvers that shaped her story. It's a book that offers a fascinating look at how history is crafted and how an object of beauty can become a battleground for competing narratives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.