"A fine exhibition that restores the fullness—as well as the occasionally creepy eccentricity—of the marvelous mythological figure." —Los Angeles Times
Aphrodite was more than the goddess of love. For the Greeks as well as the Romans (who knew her as Venus), Aphrodite's power extended far beyond the realms of sex, desire, and marriage. Though often kind, she could be manipulative and destructive in matters of the heart. She also played a key role in civic harmony, the fates of sailors, and even warfare.
Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum, this exhibition presents all sides of Aphrodite and her companions through beautiful objects ranging from large-scale sculpture to delicate jewelry drawn from both museums' collections, as well as major loans from Italian institutions.
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Cupid (detail), Roman, A.D. 1–50. The J. Paul Getty Museum
Banner image: Venus (The Venus of Capua) (detail), Roman, A.D. 117–138. Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei. Image © www.pedicinimages.com
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