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Venus of Kostenki, gravettian, 30000-25000 BC Upper Paleolithic
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Venus of Kostenki, gravettian, 30000-25000 BC Upper Paleolithic
LRI4649806 Venus of Kostenki, gravettian, BC Upper Paleolithic by Prehistoric; Kunstkamera (Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography), St Petersburg; (add.info.: Prehistory: statue of Gravettian woman from the site of Kostenki (Voronezh Oblast). BC Upper Paleolithic, Stone Age. Saint Petersburg, Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography, Russia); Luisa Ricciarini; out of copyright
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This print showcases the Venus of Kostenki, a remarkable piece of art from the Upper Paleolithic period. Created by Prehistoric artisans around 30,000 to 25,000 BC, this Gravettian statue represents a woman and offers us a glimpse into prehistoric life. Housed in the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography in St. Petersburg, Russia, this artifact is an invaluable part of our archaeological heritage. The sculpture depicts a naked woman with intricate carvings that highlight her body's contours and features. Luisa Ricciarini skillfully captures the essence of this ancient masterpiece through her lens. Her photograph allows us to appreciate every detail of the carving while also conveying its historical significance. The image invites contemplation on themes such as femininity, beauty standards across time periods, and human evolution. It prompts viewers to reflect on how our perception of art has evolved over thousands of years. As we gaze upon this artwork frozen in time, we are reminded that even in prehistory people possessed artistic skills and expressed their creativity through various mediums. This photograph serves as a reminder that art has always been an integral part of human existence – transcending time and connecting us with our ancestors who roamed these lands millennia ago.
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