Venus Pudica for RR Virgoans/Virgins (Art no.20) by sandra46

Photography • Pin-ups • posted on Aug 24, 2010

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I think that this Venus Pudica is an apt image both to close this first series on art and to describe the sign of Virgo or Virgin. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL VIRGOANS!!!! Virgo is the only zodiacal sign represented by a female. Virgoans are usually observant, shrewd, critically inclined, judicious, patient, practical supporters of the status quo, and tend toward conservatism in all departments of life. On the surface they are emotionally cold, but the outward lack of feeling may, in some individuals born under this sign, conceal too much emotion. The Virgo likes to analyze things and are not comfortable until they figure out all angles of the problem they currently are focused on. This sign is the symbol of chastity, the sign of the virgin which shows decency and a simplicity of style. The Virgoan possesses a well balanced mind and have superior intellectual abilities. They are considered by friends and family to be courteous, diplomatic, cool and rather reserved. This Capitoline Venus in Rome is a slightly over lifesize marble statue of Venus. It is an Antonine copy of a late Hellenistic sculpture that ultimately derives from Praxiteles. But it modifies the Praxitelean tradition by a carnal and voluptuous treatment of the subject. Venus pudica is a term used to describe a classic figural pose in Western art. In this, an unclothed female (either standing or reclining) keeps one hand covering her private parts, surprised coming out of a bath pool. The resultant pose - which is not, incidentally, applicable to the male nude - is somewhat asymmetrical and often serves to draw one's eye to the very spot being hidden. The word 'pudica' comes to us by way of the Latin 'pudendus', which can mean either external genitalia or shameful, shy or both simultaneously. Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (43)

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claude19

10:50AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

E..X..C..E..L..L..E..N..T.. !!!

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lyron

10:55AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Very cool dedication!!!

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alessimarco

10:56AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Marvelous capture of this fantastic statue!!

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magnus073

11:02AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

This is such a beautiful capture Sandra, and a very thoughtful birthday dedi also. I very much enjoyed the image and the amazing details on it and on Virgo's that you provided.

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renecyberdoc

11:10AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

i agree with marco marvellous.

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mila_s

11:12AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

GREAT!

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durleybeachbum

11:12AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Great info, Sandra! Kenneth Clarks 'The Nude'was required reading at Art School where he makes a fine distinction between the Naked and the Nude, the naked being ashamed and the nude proud. I think she only pretends shyness!

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Faemike55

11:19AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Very beautiful capture and dedication!

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flora-crassella

11:26AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

wonderful picture!!!!!

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jayfar

11:36AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

That's a beautiful shower room she has there Sandra!! Lol. Lovely image but I am not a virgoan.

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stevey3d

11:50AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Beautiful image Sandra! Excellent composition and light!

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brycek

12:56PM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Lovely capture and information!!

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jmb007

1:19PM | Tue, 24 August 2010

superbe!!

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Radar_rad-dude

1:42PM | Tue, 24 August 2010

A very beautiful statue and gorgeous capture! Love the descriptive as well! Great going, Sandra! Most excellent in all departments! Thanks again for sharing!

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