VENUS FROM HIGH
ROCHESTER
James K
First Glance
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Venus
Beady Eyes
2 Nymphs
Holding a water jug and a towel
Eyes drawn to symmetry
Venus mid-bath
Perpendicular angles
Foliage to either side
The Facts
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High Relief Sculpture
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Stone
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Romano-Celtic period
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2nd-3rd century AD
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Found at High Rochester
Symbolism
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Venus is pictured with 2 water nymphs
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‘Hydraxia’
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Venus born from the sea
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Standard Mythology
What does this show?
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Merging of styles of Art (Romanisation)
 Celtic
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Economy
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acceptance
sculptors from overseas
Religion
 Celtic
acceptance of Roman gods & goddesses