This video [2:45] discusses Nike (Winged Victory) of Samothrace, Lartos marble (ship) and Parian marble (figure), c. 190 B.C.E. 3.28m high, Hellenistic Period (Musee du Louvre, Paris). The sculpture was unearthed in 1863 after its discovery under the direction of Charles Champoiseau?, the French Vice-Consul to Turkey. Please note that the theoretical reconstruction of the Nike as a trumpeter mentioned in the video has been largely abandoned; the monument is now thought to have been part of a fountain possibly commemorating a naval victory. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.

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art history: ancient greece, goddess of victory, hellenistic: nike of samothrace, khan academy, nike (winged victory) of samothrace, hellenistic greek art

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• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional