12.25.2009

Harmless Venus de Milo Armed, Ruined by Technology

Paris - Musée du Louvre: Venus de MiloImage by wallyg via Flickr



This 3D animation follows one of art history's masterpieces as she comes to life. The Venus de Milo is a symbol of beauty in a museum showcasing perfection. In 'Without Arms,' the Venus becomes aware of her physical imperfections, namely her arms. While a
Related Titles:Without Arms (2009)
Video URL: http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi689898009/

Aphrodite of Milos better known as the Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Konica Minolta Sensing had an opportunity to use our Vivid series 3D non contact laser scanner to create an accurate 3D model of the statue. Our work was not only to preserve this treasure for future generations, but to also attempt to solve one of its greatest mysteries...What was the Venus de Milo's original pose?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7bCsgssfTw
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