Transcript Venus from High Rochester
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 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