Phone Number: 909.621.8011
Website: https://ccdl.claremont.edu/digital/collection/ccp/id/1171/
ABOUT THE ATTRACTION
The Venus Statue and Fountain located at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont is a beautiful, classic sculpture. Visitors will find it gracing Hixon Court, with the Sprague Library and the entrance to Galileo Hall just behind it. This incredible sculpture was brought to the city of Claremont from Italy by Thomas Church, who landscaped the Harvey Mudd campus. The Venus, often referred to as the Venus de Mudd, is a beloved sight on campus. This gorgeous goddess Venus was created by Giovanni Bologna (1552-1608), an Italian sculptor.
It was a time of naturalism, humanism and linear perspective, that cultivated a new change in art, knowledge, and culture, known as “The Renaissance”. The artist extracted beauty from nature and created something truly breathtaking with this piece. The Venus statue is a stunning symbol of the commitment and dedication towards learning. Dedicated students thrive from the humanities and social sciences programs at this engineering and scientific school.
The Flemish-Italian sculptor was one of the most important original 16th-century sculptors of the times. He executed several figures of the Venus, many for fountains. The Mannerist ideals of elongation and courtly elegance are present in her appearance. He also achieved a sense of movement and balance in her form.
Harvey Mudd College is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1955 in Claremont, California, that awards the Bachelor of Science degree. Academic focus is on mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, and engineering. Harvey Mudd College is part of the consortium of Claremont Colleges. Whether you’re a Harvey Mudd College student or just visiting, be sure to take a moment to admire this incredible work of art! The Venus Statue is a place to feel zen and one with nature.
