Project Gutenberg 2019-06-05 Public domain in the USA. 123 Rodin, Auguste 1840 1917 Rodin, François Auguste Rodin, Francois Auguste Dudley, Dorothy 1884 1962 Venus. To the Venus of Melos Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Venus. To the Venus of Melos" by Auguste Rodin is a lyrical exploration of one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world, the Venus of Melos, written in the early 20th century. This artistic treatise delves into themes of beauty, nature, and the philosophical underpinnings of art, presenting Rodin's admiration and reverence for the ancient masterpiece. The text captures the essence of the sculpture and its enduring influence throughout the ages, evoking a timeless appreciation of art and femininity. In the book, Rodin reflects on the profound impact that the Venus of Melos has had on artists, poets, and admirers alike, describing how the sculpture embodies grace and strength. He articulates a vision of beauty that transcends mere aesthetics, emphasizing the inseparable connection between nature and artistic expression. Through detailed observations, Rodin discusses the form, light, and shadows of the Venus, revealing how its harmonious proportions resonate with the universal human experience. He invites readers to contemplate the deeper meanings of beauty, urging them to appreciate the truth found in nature and the art that seeks to capture it. Overall, Rodin’s work celebrates the profound connection between art and life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Venus de Milo NB Text Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics 48422 2025-07-23T14:21:37.762394 text/html 43969 2019-06-05T09:42:00 text/html 569985 2025-07-23T14:21:40.047419 application/epub+zip 568537 2025-07-23T14:21:38.451410 application/epub+zip 57905 2025-07-23T14:21:38.073392 application/epub+zip 594888 2025-07-23T14:21:41.412372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 580826 2025-07-23T14:21:39.702436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75984 2022-09-27T02:01:28.878001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 36404 2025-07-23T14:21:37.471404 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36251 2019-06-05T09:41:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18812 2025-07-23T14:21:41.552380 application/rdf+xml 12417 2025-07-23T14:21:38.141393 image/jpeg 2214 2025-07-23T14:21:38.106399 image/jpeg 13904 2019-06-05T09:42:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 559381 2019-06-05T09:42:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 562959 2025-07-23T14:21:37.783411 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia