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Venus from High Rochester. James K. First Glance. 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. High Relief Sculpture Stone Romano-Celtic period 2 nd -3 rd century AD
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Venus from High Rochester James K
First Glance • 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 • High Relief Sculpture • Stone • Romano-Celtic period • 2nd-3rd century AD • Found at High Rochester
Symbolism • Venus is pictured with 2 water nymphs • ‘Hydraxia’ • Venus born from the sea • Standard Mythology
What does this show? • Merging of styles of Art (Romanisation) • Celtic acceptance • Economy • No sculptors from overseas • Religion • Celtic acceptance of Roman gods & goddesses