How Does the Venus de Milo Work?

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How Does the Venus de Milo Work?

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Although she's one of the most famous figures in European art, a lot is still mysterious about the Venus de Milo. Learn what we do and don't know about her in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/artwork/venus-de-milo.htm
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How Does the Venus de Milo Work?

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