Although we are NOT to touch any works of art in the museum, this one is an exception.
This was selected by the Museum to offer the opportunity to learn through touch.
She is Venus, the Goddess of Love, caught by surprise while bathing. The is a marble copy of the sculpture by the artist Antonio Canova, (Italian, 1757 -1822).
Getty Villa
Malibu, CA
December 17, 2011
This post is linked to Lesley’s Signs, Signs
Carol @There's Always Thyme to Cook
January 4th, 2012
I like the exception, how nice to have hands on and be able to feel the beauty of the statue!
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Luna Miranda
January 4th, 2012
oh, caught by surprise while bathing, now she’s being touched, too! LOL
great find, Ebie!
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Lesley
January 4th, 2012
A great opportunity to feel up Venus!
Thanks for participating (you threw me off for a moment with your new blog look and name!)
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Pat
January 4th, 2012
I like the idea of feeling the smoothness of the marble, but it kind of creeps me out thinking of men rubbing their hands over her ta-ta’s. Or is it just me? Ha ha!
Halcyon
January 4th, 2012
I like it that visitors are encouraged to touch!
Ewok
January 4th, 2012
WEll finally something we are allowed to touch inside a museum.
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Lindy MacDuff
January 4th, 2012
It’s not often one is permitted to touch anything in a museum. Beautiful statue.
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RedPat
January 4th, 2012
What a great idea!
RedPat
January 4th, 2012
Great idea!
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Andy
January 4th, 2012
This is a new take on… Look but don’t touch.
Inger-M
January 4th, 2012
Unusual, but a good idea for those who can’t see, or for kids. Good sign find!
Nick, Melbourne
January 4th, 2012
Yes, great idea. We have visited several museums where special “touch exhibits” are all over the place for the benefit of blind people. It is great to see the blind being able to appreciate art in this way.
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EG Wow, Canada
January 4th, 2012
I LOve the idea that the Venus is supposed to be touched.
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dianne
January 4th, 2012
beautiful statue
it’s nice when an exhibit can be interactive
Dinah
January 4th, 2012
Another great way to learn is by touching! Beautiful picture
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genie
January 4th, 2012
What a great post. It is definitely a first for me. Noticed the Braille on the side. That is so nice. It is a bit funky to think about touching Venus….hope she enjoys it
genie
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betchai
January 4th, 2012
it’s beautiful Ebie, it’s great they allow you to touch on that one, as sometimes, touching the object brings us to a lot deeper appreciation of what we see.
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Francisca
January 5th, 2012
The comments to your Touch Me sign have me LOL. Ebie! I join those who say it’s a superb idea (I like to touch sculptures), but I admit Venus is an interesting choice.
[Yup, had a great time in Dumaguete. The Uni your sister works in has lovely grounds. Because it was still holiday, it was peaceful, no students. We had some great food, too!]
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Mama Zen
January 5th, 2012
Fabulous captures!
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Barb
January 5th, 2012
You’re back – reaching out and touching us! Happy 2012 to you and Zee!
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docgelo
January 9th, 2012
i want to touch her too! hahaha!
this is interesting, ms. ebie.
i’ve seen this statue of venus a lot of times in movies and books but never realized that she was caught by surprise while bathing. i thought it’s an artistic pose until this post. haha…
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Sallie (FullTime-Life)
January 9th, 2012
That’s a great thing for the museum to have available. Someday I am going to get to the Getty Museum.
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LaVoice
February 15th, 2012
What an interesting place that would be to visit.
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