This event is in the past.It took place on February 2, 2026 at The Morbid Anatomy Library and Gift Shop.
Fine Arts TalkFine Arts TalkThe Butt that Launched a Thousand Ships: The Aphrodite of Knidos and the Very Late Beginnings of the Female Nude in Ancient Greek Art
Sunset Park
Learn why Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos shocked ancient Greece as the first fully nude female sculpture—and became famous for its butt. This illustrated online talk explores a game-changing moment in art history with humor and scholarly insight.
Art history lecture
Ancient Greek culture
Valentine's special
Female representation
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The Butt that Launched a Thousand Ships: The Aphrodite of Knidos and the Very Late Beginnings of the Female Nude in Ancient Greek Art
Sunset Park
Fine Arts TalkFine Arts TalkLearn why Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos shocked ancient Greece as the first fully nude female sculpture—and became famous for its butt. This illustrated online talk explores a game-changing moment in art history with humor and scholarly insight.
Art history lecture
Ancient Greek culture
Valentine's special
Female representation
Tips
🎥recording sent after for rewatching
📧check spam for Zoom link
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