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| Description: Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace. c. 180 BCE (?). Marble, height 8'1" (2.45 m). The Nike of Samothrace Originally, this statue was carved for a hillside niche, explaining the forward thrust of Nike's body balanced by enormous wings behind her. Contrasting textures of feathers, fabric, and skin typify the finest Hellenistic art. Picture Stats: Views: 264 Filesize: 26.48kB Height: 402 Width: 648 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35491 |